Ruth Delisle

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 2 miles a week. Both in honour of those we’ve lost to suicide & for everyone who struggles with mental health.

Swimmer

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

4.84km (193 laps)

My goal

2km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $279 to provided 69.745 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$100

Jenna Blackwood

Shoutout to Jenna Blackwood – my biggest supporter so far with a $100 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

$100

Jenna Blackwood

This is incredible, your strength isn’t just physical. It’s in your empathy, your compassion, and the way you hold space for people who are struggling. Raising money for mental health feels so aligned with your heart ❤️ You genuinely make people feel seen and supported. Love you!

$94.86

Ed Delisle

Whatch for dingos and sharks,they might team up to get you

$54.12

Auntie Ella

$30

Anonymous

You are a rockstar!! Get it girl!

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