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 have a lived experience of mental health adversity and I know how important it is to have someone willing to listen without judgement. It can be life saving. So please, help if you can. You might just be saving a life.
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
13.25km (470 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,375 to provided 343.745 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$158
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $158 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 Updates
3 swims in
Hey there,90 days post surgery
HI there, I'm 90 days post Bilateral Knee Replacement Surgery and I have taken to the pool to rehabilitate my aching knees. I figured while I'm following the thin black line I would swim for a cause. I have chosen to participate in ##lapsforlife for the charity ReachOut. ReachOut provides online support for youth suffering mental health adversity. In March I have pledged to swim 10 kms and and I am fund-raising on the way. Thanks to those of you who have generously donated to date. Every dollar goes to help prevent youth suicide. Share
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$158.25
Anonymous
$106.12
Lisa Bollinger
$106.12
kim newnham
$106.12
Gina Bollinger
$106.12
Josh and At
Nice work mum. Love you xx
$106.12
Ash & Zac
Go Mumsa, proud of you
$94.86
Di and Stu Taylor
Congratulations Nicki. Wonderful effort for a great cause. Life changing all round.
$64.67
April
You go girl pearl!
$56.24
Cath Corthals
You're a good egg Nic, love Occy 2 x
$56.24
Michele Sanderson
$56.24
Terry
Enjoy your swimming goals Nicki, swimming is good for the soul, great exercise and it’s for such a good cause.
$56.24
Nick and Connie
Go go go Nicki❤️
$54.12
Kealey
So proud of you! Such an amazing cause!! xx
$43.60
Annie Bollinger
Laps for life
$38.33
Nicki Skinner
$38.33
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$33.15
Anonymous
Go Nic!
$33.15
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$33.15
Lee & Shane
$27.81
Graeme
See you at the pool 🤿
From Lisa & Brett xx