Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because it’s about the only sport I can do well - and having a goal to work towards makes my competitive brain get working. More importantly though, I have lost people around me - young people too - to their struggles with mental health issues and know too many people going through it. I’m swimming for the people who don’t have the wonderful support systems that the people around me who deal with mental ill health, do have; so that hopefully more people can get the help they need.
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
20.10km (252 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $542 to provided 135.49 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$95
Kerry Hasell
Shoutout to Kerry Hasell – my biggest supporter so far with a $95 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
$94.86
Kerry Hasell
$92.72
Jemima
$64.67
Anonymous
$56.24
Anonymous
Great idea Renata! Congratulations on your swim!
$56.24
Georgia O'Brien
$54.12
Luana Hasell
Swim fast
$33.15
Peter and Kerry Gibbs
Such a great fundraiser. Good job and good luck 🏊♂️
$33.15
Norina Brown
$22.58
Kelsea
$22.58
Xanthe Lowe-Brown
You are amazing, Renata! Such an important cause 🤍
$11.65
Tom
Love you bestie!!! So proud of you