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
21.00km (0 lap)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $611 to provided 152.835 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$211
Pat Horswell
Shoutout to Pat Horswell – my biggest supporter so far with a $211 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
$211
Pat Horswell
$106.12
Musie Augustina Tafeuni
$76.18
Service nsw revesby .
You are an amazing person Mel, you are always going above and beyond for people, doing this for such a great cause. You are an amazing role model.
$52
Dianne Tapp
Very worthy cause Mel. Proud of you xx
$52
Mel Horswell
$52
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$27.81
Erin R
Great cause to swim for! Mental health is very important and needs to become the focus a lot more across our daily lives, too many people suffering in silence.
$22.58
Zorba Dagreek
$11.65
Will Oo
Go Mel!
Love your work Mel, you’re amazing keep it up !!