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
4.06km (142 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $5,112 to provided 1278.0225 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$1,540
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $1,540 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
$1.54k
Anonymous
$569.70
GaryD
$569.70
Dan Lavis
Such an important cause, Migs. Far too many Australian lives are cut short by this, and the awareness you’re raising is vital. Best of luck with the swim - I'm sure you will give Thorpie a run for his money ;-)
$500
Travis Gallion
Thank you for continuing the commitment to mental health. It hits so close to home for me as you know, and I really admire that this is a cause we get behind. In that spirit, I'll try very hard not to laugh at the Speedo. :)
$258.48
Paul Migliorini
$245
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$211
Tim Dacombe-Bird
Amazing cause! Go well mate
$211
HELEN STEWART
Awesome cause Migs. We'll be cheering from the sidelines.
$158.25
Michael Bill
Bets of luck Migs! Given the speedo's , no photographic evidence will be required, I trust you will complete the 10ks!
$106.12
JJ
$106.12
suzana Ristevski
Nice work Migs :-)
$106.12
Henry Lawson
I lost a friend in my late teens and have seen other close friends struggle through mental health challenges. This is a great cause, good luck with the 10km swim!
$106.12
Susan Allin
$106.12
Eliza McLucas
A brilliant cause for young people - Goodluck with the 10K's
$106.12
Toni Osman
$106.12
Joel Turner
$106.12
Shanthi Sundar
Migs, Such a meaningful effort! Good luck for the swim 👍 -Shanthi
Awesome Migs, remember to pace yourself. Great cause, thank you for being an advocate