Why I swim
In March, I’ll be taking part in Laps for Life to help raise awareness for suicide prevention 💙 After losing someone very close to me to suicide, this cause is incredibly personal. I’ve committed to swimming 10km throughout the month of March as a way to honour them, and hope to spark a few important conversations along the way. Wish me luck 🏊♀️💙
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
10.20km (0 lap)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,378 to provided 344.6225 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
Sale Greyhound Club
Shoutout to Sale Greyhound Club – my biggest supporter so far with a $528 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
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$527.50
Sale Greyhound Club
$100
Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club
All the best for your Laps for Life, a great initiative for suicide prevention.
$100
Sonia B
Beautiful Melanie. Good luck!
$100
Mellisa Irvine
You’re amazing xx
$100
Marie and Derek Stephen
$56.24
Stephen Pollers
Good on you gal xxx
$56.24
Bree Markovic
Well done Mel - a great thing you are doing!
$56.24
Jennah
Good job!! 👏
$56.24
Gary Roberts
$54.12
Marilena
Good luck Mel
$50
Darleen Richardson
A great cause Mel. Good luck and thank you.
$43.60
Lucy
$33.15
Marzia Baccega
Good luck Mel . It’s a great cause .
$22.58
Audrey Gurtner
What a worthy cause!
$22.58
Kristian Phillips
Well done to our amazing staff member, Mel! We’re incredibly proud of you for raising money for such a great cause.