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
56.55km (1,131 laps)
My goal
50km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,044 to provided 510.9825 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$258
Kathy Elliott
Shoutout to Kathy Elliott – my biggest supporter so far with a $258 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
$258.48
Kathy Elliott
$258.48
Stephen Edwards Constructions
This is a great challenge for a great cause. Go Simon!
$211
Equity Development Management Pty Ltd
Congratulations on meeting your goal and supporting such a worthy cause. Bruce Wallis on behalf of EDM.
$150
Joshua Chapman
Great that you can combine your love for swimming with supporting this important cause. Well done on the 50kms so far... there are still 7 days left in the month-- maybe you can crack 70?
$135.04
James Trevena
Every cause needs someone to champion it! You’re a champion.
$106.12
Chris Jones
Great cause - go well!
$106.12
Steven Bird
All the best with the challenge!
$106.12
Birdsmouth PM
Well done Simon, great initiative. All the best.
$56.24
Faases
Great effort Simon. Thank you.
$56.24
Simon Thorne
One lap at a time
$56.24
Susan Strmecki
Superb effort and a really worthwhile cause
$56.24
David Cooke
Well done Simon and team IDG! Leaders and influencers! Great work.
$56.24
Yammie Ho
That’s awesome you are doing Laps for Life - such a meaningful cause. You have already hit the target . Cheering you on - good luck !
$56.24
Daniel Jameson
A great cause, well done mate.
$54.12
Integrated Design Group
We hear you are on Long Service Leave...probably under performing in the laps if you have all that spare time...just saying!
$54.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$54.12
David Boreham
Great work Simon
$54.12
Karen Grant
$52.92
Tony
keeping the team in the lane together with a clear goal - go for it.
$50
Jonathan Chew
Well done Simon and IDG team!
$33.15
Warwick Spencer
Well done Simon - good cause and an impressive result
$22.58
Pedro Weber
Loving the big efforts, Simon! You're doing amazing!
Just keep swimming