Why I swim
For most of my life, the black line at the bottom of the pool felt like home. Swimming taught me discipline, focus, and resilience — lessons I didn’t realise I would one day need to survive. Five years ago, an accident left me with chronic pain and serious fractures in my right leg. Rehabilitation and learning to walk again was one of the hardest challenges I’ve ever faced and with constant physical pain I didn’t think swimming would be possible for me again. Four months ago, I lost my brother to suicide. Forcing myself back to the pool through this initiative has been part of my healing — a way to keep moving even through grief and pain. This journey is helping me just as much as it’s helping others, and for that, I’m deeply grateful.
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
35.40km (0 laps)
My goal
50km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $5,006 to provided 1251.4225 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$317
Karen Baildon
Shoutout to Karen Baildon – my biggest supporter so far with a $317 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
$316.50
Karen Baildon
$309.30
Sue Atkinson
Go Girl...and big hugs to your Mum.
$258.48
Sally Mougrabi
$245
Jackie
❤️
$200
Neen
❤️
$158.25
Dayna, Michael & Lulu
X
$158.25
Kylie K
Great effort Summer. Good luck!
$135.04
goosie
Courage 🙏
$135.04
Anonymous
$135.04
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$112.30
Lexi & Tom
$111
Helen Mackay
🤎
$106.12
Anonymous
Just keep swimming Just keep swimming 🐟
$106.12
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$106.12
Nikki Westcott
$106.12
Kathryn Byram
Proud of you, keep going
$106.12
Liz
❤️❤️❤️
$106.12
Anonymous
Proud of you.
$106.12
Toni
Beautiful words Summer
$106.12
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$106.12
Leah & Jimmy x
We love you ❤️❤️
$106.12
Craig Thomas
Lots of love to your family. Never forget when I beat you in a swimming race!
$106.12
The Caleos
Xo
$103.72
Zibby Cameron
Beautiful initiative <3
$103.15
Adeina & Angelo Warren
❤️❤️❤️
$100
Emma Penney
We love you all so much from the Penney Family. Miss you Wadey ❤️
$100
Rangi & K
Incredible cause. Love to you all.
$96.93
Izzy Matthysz
Go Summer!! Awesome cause. Just keep swimming ❤️
$94.86
Lana Edser
So proud 🙌🩷
$94.86
Elizabeth Simler
$94.86
Bad ass Uncle Ceasar
So proud of you Summer. Wadey Boy is proud of you too. Your strength strengthens us. You are strong on so many levels.
$92.72
DIAZ HENRY
You are awesome
$75
Cameron McEvoy
$64.67
Nicole St Cloud
You are brave, bold & strong. Thinking of you xx ❤️
$56.24
Summer-Lilli McCracken
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$56.24
Julianne and Gary
A truly heartwarming and worthy thing to do for your brother 🤍
$56.24
Flynn Baildon
$56.24
Bronte Kora Inc
Love you 🐟🐠🎏
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Jedd
🩵
$54.12
Jackie Wilkins
I know you’ll totally nail this challenge gorgeous girl. 🩷
$52
Dave Crane
Go get em Summer
$43.60
Evette
Go Summer!
Lots of Love sweetheart. And good luck!!