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
32.00km (0 laps)
My goal
50km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,580 to provided 395.0275 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
Rotary Club Maitland Sunrise
Shoutout to Rotary Club Maitland Sunrise – 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$527.50
Rotary Club Maitland Sunrise
$500
A-Plus Contracting & Poly Welding
Great Patrick. Your changing life’s and making a difference
$100
Kaz Webb
Love what you do Pat, you are an amazing man
$60
Jenny Howard
Keep up the good work
$56.24
Patrick Howard
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$56.24
James Teare
$54.12
Will and Julie Callinan
Well done Pat, great cause & great effort by you.
$52
Sarah McCawley
Well done Pat. Very inspirational xx
$33.15
Tim Ayliffe
Well done mate great cause
$27.81
Jess Lane
Good on ya Pat! Go get em. Xo
$22.58
Andrew Foord
If I lived near you mate I would do it with you. Well done 👍🏼
$22.58
Matt
Keep up your great work!
$11.65
Amanda Willis
Proud to sponsor you Patrick