Why I swim
This March I’m swimming 10km for ReachOut! Holy shit, 10 kms! Throughout my mental health journey, I've been really lucky and privileged to be able to seek professional support. Heaps of people don't have that opportunity so I am fundraising to make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. No young person should ever feel so alone or overwhelmed that suicide seems like their only way out. I am so glad ReachOut! can support these kids in those moments of hopelessness. In the spirit of being, well, me, please know there is no expectation of a donation and no judgement on your contribution. Do not put yourself in financial distress!!!!!! If you can send me an encouraging word, $2 or something bigger, all is welcome and appreciated. Think of me! I am a slow lane swimmer so this will also be a big physical challenge! And finally, I am inspired by my Dad and Papa who were both legendary Movember fundraisers and would love that I am doing this!
My Swim Progress
Completed
10.03km (317 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,166 to provided 291.4 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Jean Hodges
Shoutout to Jean Hodges – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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 Updates
Day 1 of laps for life!
It is a rainy day here but luckily my snorkel and I survived! Haven't been in the pool for a couple of weeks so wasn't the most relaxing swim and felt very happy to finish at 1km. Great first day, feeling very happy to swim for such an important cause and grateful for all the donations so far. Share
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Jean Hodges
$106.12
Alastair Hodges
Well done Sarah. You are a wonderful brave and caring person.
$106.12
Jim Milne
Great Effort Sarah. Well done!
$106.12
Catriona Milne
So wonderful that you are doing this and thanks for letting us know. So proud to have you in my life!
$94.86
David Ross-Smith
Congratulations, Sarah, on undertaking this important challenge! I admire your courage and commitment to helping others.
$56.24
Amy Whalley
$56.24
Rudy Haruta
Love your work, Sarah! Very inspiring, and proud of you. Keep it up and look forward to how you go
$56.24
Sharon Kumar
Fantastic effort Sarah!! That’s a loooooong swim!!
$56.24
Katherine Milne
Amazing Work Sarah!
$54.12
Jennie Huxley
Go get 'em Sarah!!! So proud of you.
$52.92
Sarah Driscoll
Getting things started!
$50
Megan Harris & Nissa Pender
Go you legend. Love you and your inspiration. Mx Keep being you. You amazing beautiful human Nx
$43.60
Anonymous
$33.15
Lyndell Driscoll
Go girl. Happy to help. Your dad and papa would be very proud of you. As l am also. 👍💗
$30
Lara Hoskins
Cheering you on Sarah!!! Get those laps :)
$27.81
Emma Hamilton
Amazing effort Sarah!
$27.81
Ryllonna
This is awesome Sarah. You are always thinking of others. Happy to support.
$27.81
Rani
Always so proud of you x
$22.58
Lucy
Proud of you !
$22.58
Adam McConnell
Go Sarah!! You’re amazing 🫶🏻
So proud of my girl.