We’re swimming to save lives
Hi all, my sister and I have recently started swimming and to keep our motivation we have decided to raise funds for a charity that aims to improve mental health among young people.
Zoey has experienced numerous and long lasting mental health issues and found it extremely difficult to get the help she needed, especially since we grew up on a farm in remote Queensland. We are hoping to raise awareness and funds for a charity that makes it easier for young people to access the help they need. Speaking from experience, it is far easier to deal with the problems when they first emerge rather than waiting until the issue has festered for years.
What are we going to do about it?
Zoey is hoping to swim 50km during the month of march, diving in approximately 25 times.
Darcy works FIFO and has far less opportunity to swim, however she is aiming to swim 20km, diving in 12 times during march.
What do we need from you?
Support. If you can give $2, $20 or even just cheer us on, it will go along way. We would also love it if you could spread the word. Spread the word about what we're doing and about how Lap For Life and Reach Out are helping young people across the country!
Speaking of, here is what the good people at laps for life have to say;
Did you know suicide is the leading cause of death for young people in Australia?
That means that each year more young people die by suicide than in car accidents or from cancer.
This March, we’re swimming to make sure young people in Australia have the mental health support they urgently need.
By sponsoring our challenge, you’ll be helping to prevent youth suicide.
All funds raised will help young people feel better about today and the future, no matter what challenge they're facing.
Our Impact
So far this year we helped provide...

164
Young people with vital mental health support.
Thank you to our Sponsors

$106
Emma Maudsley

$106
Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners

$100
May Maudsley
Go girls. You can do it.

$56
Kalin

$56
Darcy Beddows

$54
Sandi Ward

$44
Laraine Beddows

$33
Warrick Mcnab

$33
Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners

$23
Felicity Postic

$23
Pam Cooper
Best of luck!

$11
Zoey Beddows

$11
Go girls!!!