Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every child deserves a full and happy life. I hope my swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn to when things become overwhelming. Then they too can enjoy a full and happy life.
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
18.50km (370 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,292 to provided 573.0525 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$211
Steve and Jan Bekker
Shoutout to Steve and Jan Bekker – my biggest supporter so far with a $211 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
My Updates
Ask and you will receive!!!
Friends are generous! Now we're over $2000!! YEAH! Let's keep going! ShareA big shout out to my anonymous donors!!
It's very generous of you and I would like to thank you personally, I guess for you it's all about the cause! YEAH!! ShareMy Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$211
Steve and Jan Bekker
$211
Kat’s Plumbing Co.
All the best Shirley! You’re such an inspiration!!
$135.04
Janice Moule
You go girl very proud
$106.12
Linda&David
Well done you Shirley. Once a mermaid always a mermaid. . Hopefully you can get down our way for some ocean swims.
$94.86
Anonymous
Great cause! Keep going to the woman with a big heart!
$94.86
Les Lasham37forests
$64.67
Frances O'Hare
well done
$64.67
Don Astbury
Have fun Shirley
$56.24
Brett Lasham
Go Ma!
$56.24
Anne Gunst
Wonderful thing to do Shirley. Will any part of your swim be at Point Lonsdale?
$56.24
Peggy North
$56.24
Marilyn Wood
You are a champion Shirley!
$56.24
Trudie Harrington
So proud of you
$56.24
Trish Morgan
Good luck
$54.12
Lorraine Craven
Swim well Shirley. An amazing effort for a great cause
$54.12
Peter Gurney
Good on you Shirley. I'm pleased to donate.
$54.12
Ross & Helen
Go Shirley! You are AMAZING 🤩 Thank you for helping all those in need 💜
$54.12
Ross Plowman
$52
Anonymous
$50
Sharyn Corcoran
Good luck Shirley 🏊♀️
$50
Robyn M
Go Shirley from Robyn at BBug
$50
Anonymous
Good cause.
$43.60
Anonymous
Well done. Great to hear of your commitment.
$43.60
Anonymous
Well done Shirley.
$38.33
Anonymous
$33.15
Sally Taylor
Well done Shirley on swimming for this great cause.
$33.15
Jodie North
Well done and good luck
$33.15
Carmel from the Library
$33.15
Jenny Beech
$33.15
Christina Johnston
Go girl!!! Great work!❤️
$30
Elliy (TEAPOT CAFE)
I’m so proud of you for taking on this swim for such a meaningful cause. It takes courage, dedication, and a big heart. May every lap remind you how many lives you’re touching. Wishing you strength, energy, and a fantastic swim!
$27.81
Judy and Len Davis
Good on you Shirley - keep up the training x
$27.81
Wendy and Adrian Lyons
Good luck we're sure you will reach your goal Shirley
$22.58
John Anthony Mazza
Go Shirley from John from the Banyule group
$22.58
Sarah Wise
What a great fundraiser!
$22.58
Peter Gurney
Keep going Shirley. a great effort.
$22.58
Rob B. Bugs
Onya!
$22.58
Brenda McClean
Goid luck Sis cx
$22.58
Shane
$11.65
Elias Papworth
$10! For the good cause
$11.65
Greg BB
$6.13
Tim C.
Onya!
$6.13
Toby the Papworth
Garn the Nan
$6.13
Mel Lasham
Thank you Shirley