Why I swim
I'm swimming 5 whole kms in March for my friend Erin. She and I used to work together and if she knew how loved she was she would still be here, I'm sure. Erin had a bright, shiny personality and her passing was a great shock and loss for many. Each year, 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. Your support will bouy to me swim more laps and give Reach Out the opportunity to help more young people like Erin.
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
5.00km (124 laps)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,012 to provided 252.925 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Caroline Whiteway
Shoutout to Caroline Whiteway – 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
It's hard but worth it!
I realise I haven't swum laps in 20 years! My muscles scream with every kick but my heart sings knowing I'm supporting Reach Out who give vital 24/7 anonymous support to young people who are having their worst moments.My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Caroline Whiteway
$106.12
Emma Busowsky
Thanks Rach for championing the case xo
$106.12
Tiff
Well done, Rach! Such a great cause. Wishing you every success in achieving or exceeding your goal.
$94.86
Chris Theofilaktos
$54.12
Belinda Castle
Rach you legend
$54.12
Samuel Cucinotta
$50
Owen Shooter
Go Rachel!!
$50
Marika Dobbin-Thomas
Go Rach!! 💪💪💪
$39.35
Rachel Morrison
$39.35
Matched by 7-Eleven
$33.15
Deb Wyatt
Go Rach!
$33.15
Jess Haynes
Love the swimming cap Great cause hope you feel good
$33.15
Mikaela Figgis
Go Rach! You’re doing amazing and love the swimming cap!
$33.15
Genevieve Coleman
Just keep swimming!
$33.15
Bianca Clarke
🩷
$30
zerina millard
Go Rach!
$27.81
Holly Deans
Go Rach! Wishing you well and missing our dear Erin
$22.58
Anonymous
This is awesome Rach !! Very proud of you - simon will be there in Spirit encouraging you X
$22.58
Harley Jobling
Go cougars!
$22.58
Robyn Dold
Great job, Rachie!!
$20.24
Elize Simpson
Love you, Rach!