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
21.00km (420 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,600 to provided 649.9325 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
VERNILAC SA
Shoutout to VERNILAC SA – my biggest supporter so far with a $528 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
Progress Update
Hi guys. Just a shout out to anyone considering donating to my page. Today is a good day to do so. For today only, Major sponsor (7/11,) are matching every donation received today dollar for dollar. so $10 becomes $20.11 Ks DONE.
Hi everyone. Well, just passed the half way mark of my 20 k swim. Keeping up with 1 k per day 6 days a week, and totally enjoying it.Going strong.
So, 4 days into March and managing 1 km per day . Really enjoying swimming each day, and very motivated by the support from everyone.
Progress Update
Hi everyone. Many thanks to all that have donated,I am greatly encouraged by your support, and it motivates me to try harder to achieve further success. Thank you.2 days down, and 2 ks down. Back to the pool on Sunday.
This March, I am swimming laps for a cause that is so important to all of us:Prevention of youth suicide. Far too many young people suffer in silence ,and I am swimming -although I enjoy swimming- to raise funds to help this worthy cause.Every lap I swim is aimed at helping young people find hope and strength, but | do need your help please. It you are able, please consider donating to my challenge to support this life saving work. I would much appreciate your encouragement, and generosity.
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$527.50
VERNILAC SA
$258.48
Roger Cordwell
$151.92
Colin
Breathe easy Rob, move well, thanks for inspiration!
$135.04
The Lairds
Good luck - great effort Robert
$128
Laurence Plumbing Group
$126.63
El & Jimmy Cordwell
Love your work Dad, keep up the amazing effort!
$126.62
Charlie and Marven
Good on you for raising funds for a great cause dad.
$106.12
Con Dimitriou
Well done Rob. Such a great cause
$106.12
Adam & Dee Bell
Hey Robert go well and good swimming! -Adam and Dee
$106.12
Andrew Theodosis
Great cause, all the best Rob.
$100
Stephanie Hewitt
Great effort Rob, swim well 🫶
$94.86
David Campbell
Great work Rob for worthy cause
$56.24
Leigh
Hi Robert, happy to chip in for such a great cause, enjoy 😀
$56.24
Elaine Cockayne
Good luck and well done!!
$56.24
Matt Cordwell
Great work Pop!
$56.24
Soula Antoniadis
$54.12
Ray Muscat
Great cause , best wishes in achieving your goal .
$54.12
PETER & SHERRIN CORDWELL
Good on you Robert
$54.12
Con Loizou
Good on you keep swimming
$54.12
Anonymous
$52
Kerri Nuthall
Go Robert, great cause
$50
Christine Nelson
Good luck Robert swimming for a great cause.
$33.15
Den
You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!
$33.15
Beau Meney
$22.58
Janet
Good luck Robert very proud of you.
Great Cause Dad , Enjoy