Why I swim
I’ve always LOVED swimming… but now, I swim with purpose — to help others 💙 This March, I’m taking on the Laps for Life challenge and it means so much to me. As a teenager, I struggled with bullying, and in my early 20s I went through a really dark time — a time where I even considered saying goodbye. Thankfully, those thoughts never became anything more. Today, I’m a proud mum of two beautiful boys, and I’m so incredibly grateful I’m still here — to hear their laughter, see their smiles, and be told “I love you” every single day ❤️ My heart aches for the families and young people who are struggling right now. No one should feel alone in those moments. That’s why I’ve committed to swimming 15km this month — to raise funds and awareness for ReachOut, helping provide support to teens when they need it most. 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
13.60km (104 laps)
My goal
15km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $647 to provided 161.8225 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Hollie Desmond
Shoutout to Hollie Desmond – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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
Why i'm swimming
I’ve always LOVED swimming… but now, I swim with purpose — to help others 💙 This March, I’m taking on the Laps for Life challenge and it means so much to me. As a teenager, I struggled with bullying, and in my early 20s I went through a really dark time — a time where I even considered saying goodbye. Thankfully, those thoughts never became anything more. Today, I’m a proud mum of two beautiful boys, and I’m so incredibly grateful I’m still here — to hear their laughter, see their smiles, and be told “I love you” every single day ❤️ My heart aches for the families and young people who are struggling right now. No one should feel alone in those moments. That’s why I’ve committed to swimming 15km this month — to raise funds and awareness for ReachOut, helping provide support to teens when they need it most. Share
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Hollie Desmond
$111
Annie ❣️
I love how much you are dedicated to raising awareness and support for such important causes. Proud of you bestie - keep on swimming xxx Love Rob, Annie & Armani 🙏🏻❣️
$106.12
Derine Cooper
Well done Debecca 🙌
$100
Facebook Donation
$54.99
Rebecca Vulich
$54.99
Matched by 7-Eleven
$52
Amber Johnson
Legend!
$33.15
Naomi York

You are truly amazing and from the bottom of my heart I thank you for what you are doing.