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
For a long time, I silently shielded myself while navigating my own mental health struggles. It’s not always something people see, and often it’s something we try to carry quietly. But I know that if it wasn’t for the mental health support available to me — and the strength I found through my faith — I’m not sure where I would be today.
I’m doing this swim for my son, my daughter, and for the youth of this generation.
Through this challenge, I want them to know that there is no shame in talking about mental health. It’s okay to struggle. What matters is embracing it, giving it the care it needs, and reaching out for support when you need it. Services like ReachOut Australia exist to remind young people that they are not alone.
To my children and to every young person reading this:
You are loved.
You are special.
Just the way you are.
Every lap I swim is for you. 💙
My Swim Progress
Completed
3.80km (148 laps)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $537 to provided 134.1775 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$56
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $56 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
$56.24
Anonymous
$56.24
Sherrin J
$54.12
Anonymous
Proud of you Sheryl 💙
$54.12
Ram
$54.12
Shwetha
Well done on bringing awareness to mental health and taking physical action!
$52.92
Reenu John
Way to go! It’s amazing that you’ve taken on something new for a meaningful cause and pushed yourself beyond. Let’s make this world a better, more loving place. From, Reenu, Rony, Marcus
$52
ReadyNest
Congratulations best wishes Sheryl.
$52
Peter Koelmeyer, Mortgage Motion
$50
Vinitha Varghese
Great job Sheryl . Amazing cause ,
$20
Anpu George
Go girl! More wind to your sails ❤️
$11.65
Malavika Gopakumar
$11.65
Sheryl Mathew
$11.65
Matched by Gonski Foundation
All the best Sheryl!!!