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
14.07km (422 laps)
My goal
14km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $344 to provided 85.8875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Vyvyan Cornell
Shoutout to Vyvyan Cornell – 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
My Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Vyvyan Cornell
$75
Kristen Parer
Saartje - so great to see you getting involved with this. You and all the Venturers are so enmeshed in Elizabeth's story. Her story simply isn't complete without you.
$56.24
Jane Fisher
Well done
$43.60
Barbara Baker
Saatje, I want to support you in your plan to swim. What ever you aim for, make sure that you are kind to yourself. I’m Elizabeth’s granny (her mum’s mother) and am thinking of you.
$30.94
Carolyn B
For participating on Elizabeth’s birthday - thank you
$20
Tamasin Kenzie
Keep swimming!
$11.65
Byfords
Well done, Saartje :)
Great effort, we are so proud of you!