Why I swim
This March, I am committing to swimming in support of raising awareness for the young lives lost to suicide. What began as a personal goal for weight loss has become something far more meaningful. By pairing my health journey with this cause, I’ve found a deeper sense of purpose and motivation. Suicide awareness is something incredibly close to my heart, as it’s a battle I have personally overcome. I want to help create greater access to resources, support, and understanding for young people who may be silently struggling. Swimming has always been my mental outlet. It quiets the noise, settles the “yuck,” and gives me clarity and strength. It has carried me through some of my hardest moments and played a monumental role in my own healing. This March, every lap is not just for my health — it’s for hope, for awareness, and for the young lives that deserve support and understanding.
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
12.50km (0 lap)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $922 to provided 230.4675 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$211
Col
Shoutout to Col – 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
Col
$131.97
Justin Powell
OMG this is amazing!!! I’m so so so proud of you!!!
$106.12
Anonymous
Honey we are so proud of what you’ve already achieved, so proud of your heart for mental heart, so proud of the work you’ve done and continue to do to achieve this incredible goal. You’ve got this we believe in you 🧡❤️💚
$56.24
Aunty Tanya
So proud of you our beautiful girl
$56.24
Donny Amacha
Miki... heart of gold, congrats to you on your self journey, so happy for you!
$56.24
Dave French
All the best Miki always thinking of ways to help others, your pure heart is a total blessing
$54.99
Jess W
A great cause and an inspiring feat! Amazing work Mikarla 👏
$54.12
Carrie McGuire
What a journey & what an inspiration you are Miki 🏊
$50
Homer Sexual
$50
Anonymous
Miki, incouldnt be prouder of you and your hesrt for young people. Smash those goals girl!
$33.15
MIKARLA BOYDEN
$27.81
Chris K
$22.58
Kim Campbell
You go girl, you will smash it. I know this, as you have the biggest heart and you are there ready to help 🩷🩷
$11.41
Chantelle Stoikos
Good work. Keep going