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. Mental Ill Health can strike when you aren’t expecting it. Young people (and all people) need to know that support is available. It’s ok to not be ok!! I’m also swimming to help my mate Lee who swims every year for this cause but this year she’s got another fight going on. Lee is an absolute power house & I know cancer has chosen the wrong gal to mess with! I’ll up my “lap quota” Lee if I get in the pool & realise I can actually still swim. It’s been a while. ?
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
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $45 to provided 11.29 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$23
Petrina Birch
Shoutout to Petrina Birch – my biggest supporter so far with a $23 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$22.58
Petrina Birch
$22.58
Matched by Gonski Foundation
