Why I swim
Im swimming this March because I want to help support young people who feel vulnerable and cannot cope with the challenges life throws them. I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. I'm swimming this March to help make a change. Every lap I swim I will be thinking of our young people and hope to make a difference to their lives . I hope to help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn to 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
8.50km (0 lap)
My goal
8km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $697 to provided 174.26 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Patrick Eustace
Shoutout to Patrick Eustace – 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Patrick Eustace
$106.12
Bronagh + Tom
Well done Phil doing this for such a worthy cause !!
$94.86
Cian Furlong
Go Mum! I’m so proud of you ❤️
$60
Michelle
Great work Phil xo
$56.24
Yvonne
Well done Phil x
$56.24
Laura
Go Phil!!
$56.24
Philomena Furlong
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$54.12
Laine
You go girl 👏🏼👏🏼
$50.86
Rowan Furlong
Well done Phil 👏