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
3.00km (0 lap)
My goal
3km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,788 to provided 447.0775 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
Mel Wood
Shoutout to Mel Wood – 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 Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$527.50
Mel Wood
$135.04
Paul Kumiko and boys
Go Ruth!
$106.12
Helen Monaghan
Lap up those laps
$106.12
Matt
$106.12
Sarah Morgan
$94.86
Michael Harsanyi
You go girl. 3 km !!!!
$94.86
Leonie Freed
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$64.67
Lisa Donnelly
$56.24
Anonymous
Awesome Ruth! 👏👏👏
$56.24
Susan Newell
Great cause. Thanks for swimming for it.
$56.24
Anonymous
$54.12
Brian
Enjoy the swim
$54.12
Melissa Pearce
Good on you Ruth, diva power!
$54.12
Cheryl Carcel
Amazing work, Ruth!
$50
Anonymous
Good luck Ruth! From Martin, Jonty, Sim, Elli & Danny
$43.60
Alli H
$33.15
Michelle
Great cause Ruth good luck with the swim!
$33.15
Kaye Warren
$27.81
Madeleine Heath
Well done Ruth good luck with this. Great cause.
$22.58
M Belgum
Happy swimming Ruth
$11.65
Emma Koorey
Great cause Ruth, 3km…impressive xx