Why I swim
I’m representing Telstra in the Laps for Life CEO Challenge because youth mental health matters to me, personally and professionally. Through the Telstra Foundation, we partner with ReachOut to support young people with free, online mental health services, and this challenge is a practical way to back that work. I’m also swimming for personal reasons. As a mum to two teenage boys, I see the pressures young people face today. Every lap helps fund support that can genuinely save lives - that’s why I’m in the water.
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
12.20km (244 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $830 to provided 207.56 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$158
Caitlyn Fletcher
Shoutout to Caitlyn Fletcher – my biggest supporter so far with a $158 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
My Team
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$158.25
Caitlyn Fletcher
$106.12
Peggy Renders
$106.12
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$106.12
Tom Hoogmartens
Succes
$106.12
Dale Scotcher
Paddle hard baby! ❤️🦶🏊♀️
$106.12
Adam Thorp
Fantastic cause Peggy!
$54.12
Tanya Katsoulis
Wonderful cause, thank you Peggy :-)
$54.12
Matie
Always proud of you
$33.15
Louis Minet
Well done Peggy! Fantastic cause and a super effort.