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
9.25km (370 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $8,462 to provided 2115.3825 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$796
Brett Todd
Shoutout to Brett Todd – my biggest supporter so far with a $796 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
$796
Brett Todd
$569.70
Liz Hundt Russell
Nice one, Sam.
$569.70
Sara Franklin
Proud of you!
$540
Mark McNamara
$527.50
Kelly
Great work Sam!
$527.50
Clare Sporle
Amazing effort Sam - we know every dollar will be well spent to make a difference!
$263.75
Anthony Boogert
Good luck mate!
$263.75
Rob Mete
Great stuff Sam
$259.53
Harry & Maxim
Tell Thorpedo I want a swimming lesson too. From Max.
$258.49
Doug Houston
Such a worthy cause, good luck mate!
$258.48
Jacob Van der Wiel
Thrash hard!
$258.48
Sam Franklin
$258.48
Hugo Visscher
Good luck mate!
$250
Matched by 7-Eleven
$250
Matched by 7-Eleven
$250
Matched by 7-Eleven
$245
Matched by 7-Eleven
$211
Timothy Freeman
$211
Lee Horan
Sam. Thanks for shining a light on this issue which sadly affects all of us in some way or another. Happy to help contribute to your goal.
$211
Matched by 7-Eleven
$211
Tobias
Great cause - you will rock it!
$158.25
Emma from Compliance
Well done Sam !
$106.12
Matt Jolly
$106.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$106.12
Michael Johnston
$106.12
Niamh O'Flynn
$106.12
Rory
$106.12
Nicole Kremastos
Great initiative!! We’re expecting the fastest time.
$106.12
Dean Psihoyos
$106.12
Seb
$106.12
Michael Huang
Great cause - best of luck mate!
$103.72
Alaina Warwick
$54.12
Jackie Hallan
Love that you’re repping the Board in Laps 🙌🏻
Good on ya mate. Great cause.