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
20.00km (420 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,245 to provided 311.18 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Margaret White
Shoutout to Margaret White – 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
Margaret White
$94.86
Anonymous
Awesome effort. Just keep on swimming :)
$85.48
Anonymous
Amazing. Good luck!
$64.67
Cathy Smith
Well done Shelby💗
$64.67
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Teagan
$56.24
Shelby Simadas
$56.24
Kelly white
Good luck! Keep going!
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Marnie Menzel
Well done Shelby! 💪
$56.24
Bec Warton
You're my Ian Thorpe
$56.24
Jade
$56.24
Bee
$54.12
Jen
$54.12
Abby Johnson
Go Shelb! ❤️
$54.12
Chloe
Awesome work Shelb!!
$50
Andrea D
Amazing effort Shelby, for a really worthwhile cause
$50
Annette P
$38.33
Rachel Homan
Well done Shelby!
$33.15
Q D
$22.58
kanchan sharma
Good luck
$22.58
Alecia Slocombe
Go Shelb, so proud of you!
So proud of you, Shel!