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. Having had my own experiences with mental health, I know how important organisations like ReachOut are, and just how much of an impact they can make. I’m undertaking this challenge as motivation to get myself back into swimming, whilst knowing I'm raising money for a worthy cause at the same time.
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
2.25km (50 laps)
My goal
15km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $309 to provided 77.305 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Pauline Savage
Shoutout to Pauline Savage – 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
Pauline Savage
$94.86
Joanne Colijn dew
Good for you
$54.12
Sarah Kelly
$54.12
Anonymous
Awesome Sarah!!!
What an important charity, more important because it comes out of personal experience. Thank you for raising awareness and caring.❤️