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. Many years ago one of my young cousins decided that suicide was his only option - I was already living here in Australia, some 10,000 miles apart from my family in the UK, and I can remember how I felt utterly helpless, unable to provide emotional support to my grieving aunt and uncle. So in a way, this is a very belated attempt to make up that shortfall. My cousin needed help at that time and didn't get it. Let's make sure that other people like him CAN access the help they need at the right time. Thank you for your support, it means a lot ?
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
20.50km (820 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,671 to provided 417.6825 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$317
Miss Daisy & Co
Shoutout to Miss Daisy & Co – my biggest supporter so far with a $317 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
And I've Done It 🥳🥳
It seems like a pretty long road to the finish line, but I made it! 20 kms .... plus a little bit .... done and dusted.Finding Rhythm in the Everyday
There’s a rhythm to my life much like there’s a rhythm to my swimming: Wake up, shower, breakfast, meetings, exercise, meetings, dinner, wind-down, bed. And if I’m not careful, one day can tend to blur into the next.
But today, in the water, I found myself really noticing ...
The way my breath evened out as I fell into the rhythm ... the way my strokes felt just that little bit smoother and longer ... catch, pull, sweep, push ... and the way I'm building strength in small, steady layers, lap by lap.
As a life coach I can see the bigger picture here, the small consistent steps that I'm taking towards my big goal this month.
Today it was another 2.2kms ... No longer overwhelming or exhausting ... very doable.
The overall distance doesn’t feel so big anymore! The goal is drawing closer!
This is just as true of life as it is with this swimming event ... I invite you to consider that the things in your life that feel heavy, or far off, or a little bit out of reach…
… you’re not being asked to do it all in one go ...
You’re just being asked to take the next stroke.
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A tough swim today ...
I'm sure we all have tough days ... and somehow we get through them - but that's not always the case for our youngsters
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$316.50
Miss Daisy & Co
$258.48
Susan Higgins
Go Nico!
$135.04
Miss Daisy
Good luck and you will smash this and change lives.
$106.12
mags Alden
No young person should feel that ending their lives is the only option I want every young person to know that they matter what they are going through matters
$106.12
Simonne Liley
Epic cause. Love you 😍
$106.12
Beth Berghan
What an awesome cause!! You have got this xx
$106.12
Platinum Chiropractic Erina
Well done Nicola on your hard work towards this big goal. Such a worthy cause! We are cheering you on!!
$59.41
Mags Alden
Thank you for making such a powerful impact no child should have to feel like suicide, is there only option
$56.24
Jude ~ Designer About Town
Hi Nico! You’re awesome 🤩 🙌🏻
$56.24
Catriona Barry
Well done Nic! Proud of you…
$56.24
Nicola Davies-Cooke
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$56.24
Max Crane
Well done, great effort and I hope you get the results!
$56.24
Bconnected World
$52
Casey Ioannou
Great work Nico!
$33.15
Christine Bailey
$22.58
Suzanne Ingleton
Well done Nicola! I’m very inspired by you! 💕
$20
Emma Dresser
Good luck!
$11.65
Andrea Marth
Go girl ! You got this !
Go for it. Great Cause.