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
20.12km (773 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $576 to provided 143.9525 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Angus McKerchar
Shoutout to Angus McKerchar – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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 Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$106.12
Angus McKerchar
$100
Sue Morrison
Well done Very proud of you Love Mum
$89
Sue Kerr
Go Soph, well done supporting a great cause.
$56.24
Sophie McKerchar
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Anna Pembroke
Well done Soph
$56.24
Deb Hicks
Well done Soph. You’ve smashed this- not an easy thing to do and your dedication to the cause is to be commended. Keep swimming
$33.15
Iris L
$22.58
Aleyn Silva
Good on you Soph! Really inspiring to see what you’ve accomplished.
Yes queen