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
0.40km (0 laps)
My goal
6km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $275 to provided 68.71 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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 Updates
Hail or shine, we swim!
First day of a challenge and of course it rains so much one just wants to stay in bed all day. But mental illness doesn’t wait for shiny days to show up, if hits the most when you least need it and so we push through and “keep swimming”. Funny enough, by the time swim was over the sun came out and the mood brightened too. Keep pushing, and keep swimming! Thank you for your support! Share
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Anonymous
$56.24
Barb Brennan
So proud of you Petra, it's a great cause
$56.24
Sam Brennan
$56.24
Petra Tomanová
Well done awesome girl xx