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'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
19.30km (772 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,562 to provided 390.575 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
Jenny Dunstan
Shoutout to Jenny Dunstan – my biggest supporter so far with a $528 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
$527.50
Jenny Dunstan
$211
Secolve
$106.12
Anonymous
Great work Patty! Good luck smashing the 20km!
$106.12
Gavin O Halloran
Good on ya Pat. Well done mate, super proud of you. Gav & Dita
$106.12
Pradeep
$94.86
Anita Crabtree
Go hard Paddy! Anita XO
$94.86
BFL
Nice one Patty!!
$56.24
Mike Younger
Great work Pat - a worthy cause.
$56.24
Mathew Benwell
$54.12
MArk P
$54.12
Monica Rajoria
All the very best!!
$50
<h1>John Smith</h1>
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$25
Steve Martin
Well done buddy. Keep up the great work.
$20
Shane
Great work small, swimming for a good cause.
Keep going h