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
0.90km (36 laps)
My goal
1km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $440 to provided 109.8925 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$56
Libby Packer
Shoutout to Libby Packer – my biggest supporter so far with a $56 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
$56.24
Libby Packer
$56.24
Lyndal Brown
Mel I think you’re amazing! Well done you and this is such a worthy cause - very close to my heart.
$56.24
Matched by The GPT Group
$54.12
John Newson
Well done Mel ... very proud of you.
$33.15
Carolyn Mitchell
Good on you Mel!
$33.15
Veronika Vesela
$27.81
Yinka
$22.58
Yvonne Anne
Brilliant personal challenge Mel and raising valuable funds as well to help support young people in our community who are struggling with mental health difficulties.
$22.58
Sharna Kelly
$22.58
Mel
Me yay gi team
$22.58
Sue Meredith
$11.65
Anonymous
$11.65
Anonymous
$9
Kelly Armitage
Go Mel! Good on you!