Why I swim
In March of last year our family tragically lost my brother in law Charles to suicide. As a farmer, father and husband, Charles had successfully battled droughts, floods, fluctuating prices and life's ups and downs for many years, but the battle he couldn't win was with mental health. Sadly, Charles wasn't able to access the help he needed in a timely way. It is horrifying to read that suicide is the most common cause of death among young people. I’m swimming to help raise funds to support young people struggling with mental health. I'm swimming with the Laps for Elise team that honours an amazing young person, Elise Hodder, whose life was tragically and criminally ended in October 2024. Elise was a huge supporter of Laps for Life and her team enjoys the feeling of continuing her work while honouring her memory.
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
28.00km (560 laps)
My goal
30km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $3,442 to provided 860.61 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
Tony Evans
Shoutout to Tony Evans – 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 Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$527.50
Tony Evans
$515.50
Rossi Foundation
Good on your Rob. A great effort for such a worthy cause!
$250
Jo Murray
Thanks for taking on this challenge Robin, so worthy as we know. Donation from is both.
$200
Duncan Todd & Michele Weckmann
Great work Robin, enjoy the swimming.
$158.25
Al and Pip
Great cause RB. Good luck with the laps.
$158.25
Tim Ward
Looks like halfway mark. Keep it up for a great cause 👏
$135.04
Gavin Slater
Well done Rob. Great cause to support. Gav
$135.04
Karen
Go Robin!!!
$106.12
Anthony and Helen Bowra
Great effort and very proud and happy to support you Robin
$106.12
Campbell Spence
Great cause Robin - seems like your target you exceed your fundraising target by a large margin
$100
Prisclla van Reesema
$94.86
Susy Wright
A great effort, Rob, and a very meaningful cause.
$94.86
Anonymous
$94.86
Tony and Cathy Burke
Great effort Robin. 👏👏👏👏
$85.48
Murray Rudman
On Ya Rob!
$80.25
Simpson family
You are inspiring! Enjoy the laps.
$60
Anonymous
$56.24
Robin Bowra
$56.24
Sally H
$56.24
Peter Aldred
$56.24
Lucinda Bowra
Love you Dad ❤️
$56.24
Charlotte B
$54.99
Jane Evans
$54.12
Paul Barclay
Good cause and effort mate.
$50
Michael
Tnks Robin for everything done for this cause and our Elise 💜🦢
$50
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$50
Craig Bowra
Great work Robin
Great stuff Rob - love your work