Why I swim
I struggled badly with mental health and self-esteem growing up. Thankfully, I had a supportive family, some great teachers and a few good friends to keep me going in the darker times. No everyone has that. Swimming was a great escape for me. It still is a great way to support my mental health. I've decided to swim 10kms to help raise money for ReachOut to assist them supporting youth struggling with mental health. It'll also help me support my current mental health challenges
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
4.00km (0 lap)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $914 to provided 228.485 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Dorothea Kidd
Shoutout to Dorothea Kidd – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
$106.12
Dorothea Kidd
$100
Clare C
$64.67
Susann
Well done Ry, such a worthy cause to be a part of. Hope my small donation helps😊
$56.24
Vicky
Your an inspiration our gorgeous friend
$56.24
Katherine
$56.24
Andrew and Brett
Good luck Ry!
$56.24
Sarah Lausberg
$56.24
Ross Coverdale
I thought you walked on water!
$54.12
Sharlene Ireland
Well done Ry, keep pushing to ensure this is out in the open and we can continue to grow support networks 🥰
$54.12
Ry Kidd
$54.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$52
Nadine Pollerd
$52
Sandra
$50
Melissa Webster
Here to support you art xx Mel I can also run with you in the day if it would help xx
$27.81
Betty Layt
Good on you Ry, well done
$11.65
Kylie Lye
🩵 Rhyz You Got This - I Got You 🩵
$6.13
HopefulHelen81
Such a worthy cause committed to by a very worthy human. Every cent counts. Give that they may grow and not go ðŸ˜
You've got this, my love!