Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young people are hurting in silence, and too many never get the help they need. Every lap I swim helps create a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. Your donation could be the reason someone chooses to keep going.
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
14.00km (520 laps)
My goal
14km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,548 to provided 387.115 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$211
Kristen
Shoutout to Kristen – 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
Kristen
$206.20
The Care Friends Team
$158.25
Julie-ann de Boer
o ya Mel. Proud of you❤️
$106.12
Wendy Martin
$106.12
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$106.12
Susan Coonan
What a great cause. Thanks Mel
$94.86
Paul n Em
God speed Mel x
$56.24
Adam K
$56.24
Renee Sawyers
Well done Mel!
$56.24
Noni McCallum
Great work Melly! xxx
$54.12
Jacquie Nilsen
$52.92
Ellie - BleuDore
Such a great cause!
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$45
Emily Berlin
You got this Mel
$38.33
Mel McCallum
$33.15
Anonymous
$33.15
Fiona
Great job Mel 🙂❤️
$33.15
Alex Rathgeber
Go, Mel! You're amazing! 🙌 😍
$27.81
Anonymous
You go girl! 👏🏻 L
$22.58
Jessica Cremona
Best of luck Mel: the Care Friends team