Why I swim
Helping others with mental health has been a passion project of mine for a long time. During a period of personal crisis, I was supported by a close friend - someone who has since passed away - who helped me when I needed it most. Far too many people, particularly in younger generations, are not as fortunate, and many never will be. This is my way of giving back what I was so lucky to receive: life saving mental health support. This is for you, Ulla.
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
0.00km (0 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,400 to provided 349.9275 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$300
DataMasque
Shoutout to DataMasque – my biggest supporter so far with a $300 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
$300
DataMasque
$150
Facebook Donation
$135.04
Dylan Collyer
$135.04
Pete Joint
$135.04
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$106.12
Mick and Katja Joint
$94.86
Michael Williamson
Swim like a shark. With efficiency!!
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50
Steve Carney
$40
Zanni
Be like Dory .. just keep swimming, just keep swimming...
$33.15
Moira
Go Pete! This is such an important cause.
$31
Paul Junor
$22.58
Bob Whitworth
Good Boy Pete
$22.58
David Orlandi
Hi Pete, Long time.. This looks to be very worthy cause. Best of luck!
$22.58
David Foxley
$20
Lecky Webster
Swim your ass off ya champ