Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because I have lost a loved one to suicide as an adult and want to support early intervention for mental health. I have only learnt to swim 6 months ago at age 60.
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
13.00km (520 laps)
My goal
11km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,006 to provided 251.4375 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Anne-Marie Loef
Shoutout to Anne-Marie Loef – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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 Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Anne-Marie Loef
$94.86
Willie and Karren
Well Done Shirley ❤️🖤
$64.67
Steven Brodie
Great work Mum!!!
$64.67
Amy
Great work!!!
$56.24
P Young
A great cause to support. Well done Shirley.
$56.24
Rick, Jaime and Ellie
Awesome effort Aunty Shirl and a great cause
$56.24
Gill
Fabulous Fund-raising goal Shirley. You got this!!!
$54.12
David
Your amazing!
$54.12
Anonymous
$54.12
Donna Newell
You go girl! So proud of you for doing this.
$52
Tobhiyah
All the very best for a really important cause
$38.33
Shirley Richards
$38.33
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$22.58
Anonymous
Good luck with your swim! Good on you for supporting such a great program
$22.58
Kerry Laidlaw
$22.58
Anonymous
Go Girrl. XXXX
$22.58
Jackson Richards
Great work 👏🏻
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Tash Milich
Doing amazing Shirley! I want to be there cheering you on but I thought a donation would be better. You’ve got this!!
$22.58
Jamie
Awesome job Shirl!! X
$22.58
Melissa Amor
Very proud of you Shirley, such a good cause. Xx
$6.13
Shirley (Marjorie Schultz) Richards
Well done Shirl. Such a worthy cause. Brings a tear to my eye.