Why I swim
I swim because loss changes you. Because sometimes there aren’t words big enough for grief, and the only way through it is to keep moving. I swim for someone we lost too soon. For the conversations we didn’t get to have, and for the moments that should still be ahead of them. I swim for the people who are hurting quietly, the ones who feel like they have to carry everything on their own. I swim because some days it’s the only place I can breathe properly. And I swim because if sharing this reaches even one person who’s struggling — or reminds someone to check in — then it matters.
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
31.00km (1,240 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $611 to provided 152.7975 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Nikayla Ovens
Shoutout to Nikayla Ovens – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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
$135.04
Nikayla Ovens
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Connor and Ella
$64.67
Anonymous
$56.24
Clifford
Go you ! Such an important cause 💙
$54.12
Janine Ovens
Well done chick!
$33.15
Dean Morgan-jones
Well done shave them legs will make u go faster
$33.15
Vance Innes
$22.58
Chris Zalmstra
Keep doing amazing things
So proud of you and everything you do to support mental health, lots of love ❤️