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Natalie Gower

Help me reach my goal of $2,500

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. As someone who has struggled with mental ill-health from a young age, and someone who now works in the crisis space, I have a deep understanding and empathy for young people struggling with thoughts of suicide.

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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

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2km

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youth mental health

Raised

$2,073

My Goal

$2,500

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My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $2,073 to provided 518.3625 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

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$150

Sarah Baker

Shoutout to Sarah Baker – my biggest supporter so far with a $150 donation to help young people get the mental health support they need through ReachOut!

Funds Raised

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My Updates

Unfortunate, out of my control delay.
Hey friends, 

I was all geared up to start the laps today, got ready, drove to my gym where the pool is, only to see a sign "Pool closed until Tuesday 3rd March, due to technical issues". 
In the grand scheme of things this isn't really a big issue, but I was a little disappointed that I didn't get to start today. 
Oh well, we dust ourselves off and start the swim on Wednesday when the pool reopens! 
Love and light, 
Nat
RAISING MY GOAL + MATCHED DONATIONS!
My goodness, can you believe March is right around the corner! 
I have now raised my goal to 2000! I am still in disbelief in how much support I have had from everyone around me, but I am so unbelievably grateful. This cause means so much to me, and I am really pushing myself to continue striving for better, 
Once again, thank you so much for all of your love and encouragement..
I'll see you in the pool! 
Love and light
Nat
New week, new goals!
First swim done for the week! feeling so strong and motivated still. The absolute incredible support I’ve had from everyone has been so overwhelming, and fills me with so so so much joy. Aiming for 3-4 swim sessions this week, along with some weight and leg sessions in the gym. Thank you all once again for all of the support and encouragement. Wouldn’t be here without you all 🩵
Some weeks are harder than others, and that's ok!
This week was a tough one for me. 
I became unwell after being in a cold pool, and was physically unable to move for the rest of that day. I felt so unwell and lethargic and that mixed with me pushing myself to my absolute limits has left me sore and truthfully a little drained. 
Next week is a new week, and we push on and get back to it. 
Sending love and light to anyone who needs it. 
Nat
WE MADE IT OVER 2KMS (TRAINING LAPS)
I actually can't believe it, less than a month of training and I have logged 89 laps, which is over 2kms. 

Firstly and foremost I need to say how unbelievably proud of myself I am. Coming from not getting in a pool/swimming for over 15 years, sometimes having trouble even going outside due to mental health, to this.......Like how freaking cool is that?!! 

Thank you again to anyone who has sponsored, sent encouraging words and love and just anyone who even takes a look at my page. 

Love and light, 
Nat
Kangaroos joining me for my training!
I went to aqua class at the gym this afternoon (so much fun if you ever get to try it) and before and after I did my training laps. 

The whole time we were in the pool there was a family of kangaroos just having some dinner in the grass. Even the loud music from our aqua class didn't disturb them. Gosh do I feel lucky that I get to live here and that I have the privilege of swimming to support young people and their mental health! 

Thank you all once again for those who have donated so far, it means more than I can put into words. :)

Love and Light, 
Nat
Training has officially started!!
I did my first set of training laps today, was a little rough around the edges to start out with but gosh did it feel amazing. 
It started raining while I was swimming and a sense of calm and quiet washed over me. 
I have never been more sure that this challenege was meant for me, and I am so excited to be on this journey with you all! 
Much Love! 
Nat
You are all ROCKSTARS!
This morning a have woken up to another wonderful donation that has taken me OVER $1000. I am constantly left spechless by all of your generosity and I am so pumped to keep going on this journey. I'll be starting my swim training laps next week and I can't wait to get this show on the road! Thank you all for supporting such a wonderful cause that is so very close to my heart <3 
FULL STEAM AHEAD!
I am so incredibly grateful for all of the donations I have received so far, how awesome! 

I have raised my goal to $1000, I know, I was in shock too! 

Let's make sure we can help as many young people as possible. So grateful I get to be a part of this amazing campaign. 

Love and Light, 
Nat

Thank you to my
supporters

$150

Sarah Baker

What you’re doing is amazing &lt;3 I got you!

$135.04

MummaBear. Kaye Gower

So Proud of you Nattie, your got this . Your heart ❤️ is always full of love ❤️ for everyone. Your been working so hard on your own Mentsl Health, and have came along way. Proud of You.

$135.04

Scott Gower

I have watched over the years a d seen you come from a bad place to pushing through to being the young woman you are today ,struggles are real for so many it's my honour to help you on this quest .Love you always ❤️

$106.12

Toni Wallin

Your care is priceless you’re amazing don’t ever forget how this world is just that much better with you in it xx

$106.12

Skye

You are one of the most braves, true, honorable and beautiful people I know. I’m so proud of you what you’re doing and who you are. Love always the sister you had no option but to adopt haha xx

$106.12

Jeremy Goodwin-Gower

Just keep swimming.

$106.12

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$106.12

Denise Arnold

Well done you!

$100

Selena

We love you and so proud of you!

$94.86

Jessica Shearer

Proud of you!! You got this girl xx love you

$56.24

Karen Goodwin

Good luck Nat what a fantastic thing you are doing😍😍😍 I have full faith you will achieve your goal💕💕💕

$56.24

Natalie Gower

$56.24

Matched by Gonski Foundation

$56.24

Jilly Foster

Get it girl! Proud of you!

$56.24

Jilly

Go Nat you good thang! So bloody proud of you xxx

$56.24

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$56.24

Jessica Shearer

Love you xx

$56.24

PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.

$54.12

Angie Ama

Your going to smash this Nat! ❤️‍🔥✨

$52.92

Anonymous

$45

Jazzman Auld

Your are amazing Nattie

$22.58

Danielle

You go girl!

$22.58

Jenna Togia

Go girl!!

$22.58

Vicki Smith

You go girl!

$17.16

Anonymous

Good on you luv, very proud of you for doing this 🥰

$17.16

K Cryer

You’ve got this Nat!! So proud of you xx

$11.65

Chris

Thank you Nat

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