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
85.05km (1,701 laps)
My goal
80km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,107 to provided 276.7425 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$264
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $264 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
$263.75
Anonymous
$135.04
Paul Empson
$135.04
Matched by 7-Eleven
$106.12
Patricia Empson
$64.67
Anthony Gigliotti
Get em!
$56.24
Anthony Ireson
Go Moons
$54.12
Noah Bedford
Love your work mate. Great cause. Keep it up!
$54.12
Josh Price
$54.12
Steve & Mel Empson
$50
Kai Pearson
$50
Matched by 7-Eleven
$50
Justine Hill
Great job, Paul!
$22.10
Nicole Norman
$11.65
Anonymous
Keep swimming pauly
Just keep swimming