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
25.40km (284 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,695 to provided 423.735 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$300
Deb
Shoutout to Deb – my biggest supporter so far with a $300 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
$300
Deb
$135.04
Michael McGrath
$135.04
Matched by 7-Eleven
$106.12
Michael McGrath
$100
DMc
$94.86
Michael McGrath
$94.86
Gabrielle Barfield
Good on you Michael. Very worthwhile cause
$94.86
Matched by The GPT Group
$94.86
Dave Williams
Mike the machine 🏊♂️
$94.86
Michael McGrath
$94.86
Matched by 7-Eleven
$89
James Crook
Great stuff Michael! Awesome cause legend
$75
Garry Armsworth
$64.67
Jess Mcgrath
Sounds fun!
$64.67
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Michael Crowe
I'm still doing a bit of work with adolescents Michael and know this is such an important need. Top stuff and top swimming. 👍😃🏊♂️
GO!