Steve O’Connor

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.

Swimmer

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

4.70km (124 laps)

My goal

10km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $600 to provided 150.0475 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$56

Helen

Shoutout to Helen – my biggest supporter so far with a $56 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

Thank you to my
supporters

$56.24

Helen

Good on you , great cause

$54.12

Rozanne Biddle, Adapt Life

Great work Steve. As a mother of teenagers, I welcome any support and education that is available to navigate the journey towards adulthood and improving mental health.

$54.12

Amanda Gardner

Love this Steve such a good cause and something that’s affected my family.

$52.92

Martin

Have you done your swim today? Best wishes 👍

$50

Michelle Colfar

Such an important cause; good on you, Steve.

$33.15

Daire

Good work mate and what a great cause. All the best dude

$33.15

Janet O’Connor

Good luck with it stephen

$33.15

Georgina

An incredible cause — well done for making a difference

$33.15

Cathy Shannon

Well done Steve, a charity very close to my heart. ❤️

$30

Suze

Well done Steve

$29

Steve O’Connor

$27.81

Joyce Harvey

$25

Gracie Cassidy

Great stuff Steve. Love that you’re doing this.

$23.64

Kylee Hernon

Amazing job Steve 🫶🏼

$22.58

Kate Tait

A very worthy cause!

$17.16

Anne

$15

Matteo Bresciani

Love your work!

$10

Loz Renshaw

Well done, Matey!

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