Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming.
I'm swimming to save lives
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia.
More than 1 in 3 are experiencing mental health difficulties, yet over a million are not getting the support they need.
ReachOut provides anonymous, free and 100% online services so young people can find a safe place to connect, share and get help when life feels overwhelming.
I’m taking part in Laps for Life to make sure these vital services are always there. Please donate to my fundraiser and help more young people get the support they deserve.
My Swim Progress
Completed
10.00km (0 lap)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,066 to provided 266.3925 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Tom H
Shoutout to Tom H – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 donation to help young people get the mental health support they need through ReachOut!
Funds Raised
Note: displays max previous 3 years of fundraising only
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Tom H
$135.04
Nick Taylor
Great cause Mel, best of luck.
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Ian Ray
I meant to say good luck at the ref course on Sunday.
$64.67
Peter Murphy
Go Mel!
$64.67
Kathy Smith
Very Happy to support this effort Mel - great cause.
$64.67
Alexandra Ciaffaglione
Go Mel!!!
$59.41
Dan Casey
Great cause!
$56.24
Natalie Weglarz
Great cause! Go Mel :)
$56.24
Anonymous
$54.99
Atina
You've totally got this 💪🏼
$54.12
K
What a great way to support the young people of Australia
$54.12
Al Grigg
Go, you good thing!
$54.12
Des Bleakley
Great effort - you are always the first to make a splash.
Great cause, MEL. Good luck.