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. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians. 15 to 24 years. Over 400 youth died by suicide in 2023 in our country. The prevalence of mental health issues is climbing all the time and overwhelming services. Everyone deserves a fair chance to get help and by supporting this fundraiser you will make a difference in a young person‘s life. Thank you in advance.
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
21.05km (50 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,166 to provided 291.58 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Margaret Wardrope
Shoutout to Margaret Wardrope – 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 Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Margaret Wardrope
$135.04
Kim Travers
Nearly done, great work Ronnie.
$106.12
Susan Cameron
Goods luck with this!
$106.12
Matt Brearley
$106.12
Tonya Barritt
Well done Ronstar!
$106.12
Chris Bottrell
This is BRILLIANT Ronnie…what a great cause!!!❤️🥰🥰
$94.86
Alison Miller
A fantastic cause Ronnie. Thanks for taking on this challenge xx
$64.67
Angela Schmeiss
Get the laps started.
$56.24
Michelle Williams
$56.24
Ronnie Taylor
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$56.24
Julie
$54.12
Anonymous
Well done Ronnie
$33.15
Lynette Mcarthur
Wonderful effort and cause my dear friend... Big Cheers to you! xo
Good on you Ronnie!