Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim I remember my gorgeous son, who loved the water so much . I also swim as part of a team Mental Health Matters , to continually remind our loved ones that mental health does matter and needs our support. It also helps In our never ending healing at losing our Thomas , that by doing this , we may help other families not go through the heart breaking loss of losing someone who is struggling with mental Illness.
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
4.46km (82 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,298 to provided 324.5825 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$264
Annie Kenyon
Shoutout to Annie Kenyon – my biggest supporter so far with a $264 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
$263.75
Annie Kenyon
$211
VIKKI Kennelly
Sending loads of love ❤️🧡
$200
Amanda Brown
$100
Sally Armstrong
$94.86
Leanne Davies
Always thinking of your efforts for Thomas ❤️
$85.48
Diana
Don't know what this is in £ sterling but it's small compared to your commitment and love. I'm proud to be a (overseas) member of the family.
$64.67
Chris Shume
You must miss Thomas so much, sending love and support your way.
$56.24
Sharon Casey
$56.24
Glynis
You are an amazing human ♥️
$56.24
Anonymous
Hi Sharon! Swim like a fish and do lots of laps for Thomas!!
$54.12
Karen
You are an inspiration!!! Sending our love and support from the Pirrie’s
$33.15
Alyssa Ramjan
$22.58
Bella Taylor
❤️
With love and support … always.