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. Watching my own 3 boys grow up and navigate their teenage years has been at times very challenging, it's not easy for them. I want to show them that I am available and willing to listen and provide support whenever they need it. I want to help the young people out there that feel overwhelmed and foggy about choosing the path ahead, this is why I'm swimming 100kms this March.
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.
Last year I swam 50km which was a challenge, getting to the end felt like a real accomplishment. This year’s target is 100km. I’ve doubled the target because I wanted to make it a mental challenge as much as a physical, it’s going to be tough but the cause is well worth it and I really hope with your support we can turn some lives around.
My Swim Progress
Completed
100.00km (0 lap)
My goal
100km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $5,000 to provided 1249.875 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$500
Cumulus Studio
Shoutout to Cumulus Studio – my biggest supporter so far with a $500 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
Thank you to my
supporters
$500
Cumulus Studio
$350
Jullian Rodman
$258.48
Simon Ancher
$245
McKay Timber
Great effort Simon
$245
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$211
Anonymous
$211
Anstie constructions
$211
Nicholas Family
Great effort Simon for a worthy cause 🙌
$158.25
Julia Bullock
Almost there! Great effort, great cause.
$135.04
Garth Ancher
Keep swimming fella!
$135.04
Danielle Bywaters
Well done you - nsl
$106.12
Richard
$106.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$106.12
Chris and Geraldine
Hope you make your target for this great cause Geri and Chris
$106.12
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$106.12
Marinova Pty Ltd
$106.12
Tom and Soph
Simon the Eel, we love you!
$106.12
Matched by The GPT Group
$106.12
Ryan Mahon
Great cause Simon
$106.12
Peter North
With everything else you do still find time for this. Well done Simon
$106.12
Matched by The GPT Group
$106.12
Charlie Mack
🏊♂️🍷🍜🐧🇨🇵👍
$100
Darren Barone
Well done Red Salmon. Proud of you brother x
$100
Macka
Get it done mate! You’re an inspiration, love your work 💪
$94.86
stu
good on you, mate. thanks for swimming laps for life. cheers, stu x
$94.86
kristine Ancher
swim long and hard for this great cause Simon
$94.86
Sarah Waters
Good on you Simon :)
$94.86
Anonymous
$94.86
Liana Youl
Love you Simon! Keep swimming! You’re an inspiration! X
$79
Fiona Newman
Nice work pansy! 🧡
$56.24
Sam Graudins
$56.24
Mat Hinds
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
$56.24
Michael North
Awesome work Simon!
$56.24
Trudi Elder
$54.12
EBONY BRIDLE
$33.15
Jan McCabe
Well done supporting a wonderful cause. Love Jan & Stu
$33.15
Susan Hodgins
You are so awesome…… 1, for swimming such a huge distance daily and 2, for raising money for such a bloody important charity, we need to look after our boys/men!
$27.81
Carly Atkins
Well done Simon, massive effort 👌
$22.58
Ella Henson
$11.65
Anonymous
$11.65
Matched by The GPT Group
Great work Ancher’s!