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 help those without support
Suicide is still the leading cause of death for young people in Australia.
More than 1 in 3 young Australians are struggling with their mental health, and over a million aren’t getting the support they need.
That’s why I’m taking part in Laps for Life.
ReachOut provides free, anonymous, 100% online support so young people always have somewhere safe to turn when life feels overwhelming.
If this cause means something to you, I’d love your support. Every donation helps make sure these services are always there.
My Swim Progress
Completed
6.30km (0 laps)
My goal
30km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $838 to provided 209.52 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$250
Rod Fitzgerald
Shoutout to Rod Fitzgerald – my biggest supporter so far with a $250 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
$250
Rod Fitzgerald
$200
Nigel Fitzgerald
Awesome work mate! A great cause. Good luck
$158.25
Priya Bielawski
so proud. I love you x
$106.12
Patrick Fitzgerald
Well done Ryan good luck in your fund raising..
$50
Adam & Marissa
What a powerful commitment for such an important cause. So inspiring Ryan - every stroke making a difference.
$25
Anonymous
$22.58
Damien
Supporting my boy u a real inspiration. Hope to make changes in peoples lives especially those struggling with mental health.
$20
sylvia lach
$6.13
Anonymous
You’re a good man Ryan Fitzgerald, very proud of your commitment to support this great cause.