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
2.05km (82 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $219 to provided 54.81 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$111
Maryann W
Shoutout to Maryann W – my biggest supporter so far with a $111 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
Laps4life @2026
#Reachout #MentalHealth #Suisideprevention #SwimtoSaveLives ONE suicide is one too many. I lost a dear cousin of my many moons ago and we can do better. i fear this for my own son who has tragically lost many of his peers RIP. Im not the fastest swimmer, i have health issues and by convincing myself to this challenge was a challenge in itself. For all whom have lost family, friends, collesgues, neihhbours truly sorry for your loss. Ra ShareThank you to my
supporters
$111
Maryann W
$54.12
Ra Vibes
$54.12
Matched by Gonski Foundation
Good on ya cuz 👏