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
42.00km (840 laps)
My goal
50km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,295 to provided 573.715 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
Sew What Blinds & Upholstery
Shoutout to Sew What Blinds & Upholstery – 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
Sew What Blinds & Upholstery
$527.50
Rotary Club Maitland Sunrise
Proud to sponsor you Patrick
$500
A-Plus Contracting & Poly Welding
Great Patrick. Your changing life’s and making a difference
$100
Carl Pashev
Get em Pat. Making a difference
$100
Kaz Webb
Love what you do Pat, you are an amazing man
$64.67
Tony & Gigliola Cunningham
Great work Pat, with your tireless efforts raising funds and awareness for this important cause!
$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
Fiona Holstein
Go Pat!!!
$22.58
Matt
Keep up your great work!
$11.65
Amanda Willis
Congratulations again mate.