Payge Van Ekeren

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.

Swimmer

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

9.20km (184 laps)

My goal

50km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $331 to provided 82.7225 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$211

DJ & ML Panels

Shoutout to DJ & ML Panels – my biggest supporter so far with a $211 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

$211

DJ & ML Panels

$54.12

Aunty Mone

Nice work Paygey

$54.12

Kiana Wedlock

$11.65

Annaray

thank you for doing this! as someone who has dealt with and still struggles with mental health, knowing and seeing people reaching to help in any way they can truly means the world 🫶🏻

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