Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Mental health is often overlooked and young people deserve to have the right resources that can support them in their times of need. 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
1.75km (124 laps)
My goal
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $829 to provided 207.2975 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Gracelyn Fewkes
Shoutout to Gracelyn Fewkes – 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
Gracelyn Fewkes
$106.12
Zinia Sanjana
Great work Shanny, so proud of you.
$103.72
Clint Dessa
Great initiative Shania! Best of luck in reaching your goal
$103.72
Rosita Dessa
Great effort Shania Wishing you all the very best 👌
$94.86
Anonymous
You’re a superstar for doing this Shanu baby!
$54.99
Nadine Dessa
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming! Good on ya Shanny - way to go!
$54.12
Anonymous
Keep up the good work
$54.12
Anonymous
$50
Belinda Ramos
$43.60
Joanna Houlihan
What a cause. Proud of you ma gal!
$20
Preetham Belvai
Proud of you Shania for taking this initiative. Contributing towards youth mental health and supporting Reachout Australia is wonderful. Wishing you all the very best with your swims and fundraising journey
$20
Aalamin Agha
Amazing work Shania! Swimming for such a vital cause! Your laps will truly change lives. Keep going!
$11.65
Rebecca Blake
Best of luck Shania. You got this!
$6.17
Karthikeya Bezwada
Amazing work super proud!!!
Good on you