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
14.40km (0 lap)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,136 to provided 283.9525 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$93
Grace Murray
Shoutout to Grace Murray – my biggest supporter so far with a $93 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
$92.72
Grace Murray
$60
Evelyn & Willie
Well done Melissa, and for a great cause Evelyn and Willie
$56.24
Beata Dmochowska
You can do it!!! Love you ❤️
$56.24
Chris Barker
Go girl !!
$56.24
David Barker
Hurry
$54.12
Andrew Barker
Congrats ai. Great effort. Good cause
$54.12
Brandon
Melbas "The Missle" Murray
$54.12
Melissa Murray
$52
Donald Murray
Great swim chick!
$52
Judy Stannard
Stay in your lane!
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50
Lauren D
Good on you Mel! I know you’ll smash this ❤️
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
John and Andrea Evans
Well done Melissa from J and A Evans
$30
Catherine Bartsch
What an amazing human you are! So proud of you !!
$25.58
Facebook Donation
$22.58
Shirley Iveson
$22.58
Holly Siebel
Thank you Mel!! This is such a massive issue in teens. Great work. Xx
$22.58
Chris Barker
Go girl !!
$20
Josh, Kacey, Maxwell, Rosie Morehead
Go Mel!!!!
$17.16
Anonymous
$11.65
Joanne McMillan
Go Mel your amazing x
$11.65
Julia Hodgson
$11.65
Marie Booth
You are amazing person
Amazing!