Why I swim
I’m swimming this March to raise money for Reach Out so that more young people can be supported in times of crisis. And 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
This is my third year doing Laps for Life. I love this campaign because it contributes to a cause I'm passionate about, it helps with my own fitness and mental health, and because I work in a sector where I see too many lives lost to suicide (First Nations Development, Education and Employment.)
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia. This is particularly the case for young people in remote communities across Australia, where the 'stats' tell an even more unacceptable story.
More than 1 in 3 young people in Australia 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
2.00km (80 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $801 to provided 200.325 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
James Churchill
Shoutout to James Churchill – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
$106.12
James Churchill
$106.12
Joe Edwards
$100
Naomi Swindon
Yay Miri! I Love Reach Out.
$92.72
Anonymous
Great practical idea Mim ❤️
$56.24
Alicia Loughlin
Wishing you luck
$56.24
Angela Lawton
$56.24
Fiona Morrison
Thanks for being a champion of inclusion and support for diverse communities.
$56.24
Lydia Ramalepa
Great job Miriam! Praying for you. Keep it up!
$52
Miriam Forte
$52
Anonymous
I live that you’re continuing to do this. Thanks, Miriam!
$33.15
Mel Fishwick
Good luck, Miri, and well done.
$22.58
Brigid Morgan
Go you good thing!
$11.65
Anonymous
Good luck with your fundraising. Joe