Why I swim
Throughout my life I've grown up struggling with mental illness and expressing need for support, and unfortunately to this day I still struggle with the power mental illness holds over me. There have been many times in my life where I have wanted to give up and feel at peace, however reaching out for support and expressing my emotions has pushed me to keep going in this beautiful life I have been given. As someone who has struggled to speak up about their constant battles, and afraid to burden their loved ones, I would never wish this upon anyone. I don't want people to feel like their needs and emotions aren't accommodated for, I don't want them to have to experience the loneliness that resides with this. I want them to have hope on finding a way out. So this month I'm swimming to not only show strength for myself but for others and express that you are not alone in this journey, because nobody wants to be a statistic. Not only will this be a challenge for me and my peers but it will also require your support. Every lap I swim will help make sure there's a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming, and to prove that you have our support. Your donation will not only support me in this journey, but your peers and everyone. Your kindness is warranted and every donation counts :)
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.
As someone who has grown up struggling with mental illness and is still on their well-being journey, I'm taking part in Laps for Life to not only show strength but to make sure these vital services are always accessible to anyone in need. Please support my peers and me by donating to my fundraiser, to show strength and help more young people get the support they deserve. Without your support, this wouldn't be possible. Your kindness is warranted and every donation counts :)
My Swim Progress
Completed
17.00km (340 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,014 to provided 503.55 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$272
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $272 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
$272.19
Anonymous
$252.60
Anonymous
$250
Matched by 7-Eleven
$211
Zareth Morgan
Many often go through hardship alone, thank you for being there for others and hopefully more find the help they need.
$211
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$150
Anonymous
Very admirable cause, and your vulnerability in your story speaks to its importance.
$56.24
flynn oates
Fuck yeah getting good work done.
$56.24
Michael Simmons
$54.12
Niutao Lloyd
Isaiah 40:31 “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
$54.12
Jasmine Hart
<3
$54.12
Aidan
$54.12
Willow
$54.12
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$50
Peri
To my dearest Sum, I am so proud of how far you have come over the past few years as a person. I am so grateful to call you my best friend, my soulmate. And just know that I am so proud of you and your acknowledgments towards this vital cause.
$50
Zali + Gabe
$25
Imogen Taylor
Im sorry its not more, gorgeous but im routing for you. I love you so so much and im glad to have been one of those there for you during the tough times like you were for me. I miss you xx
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Tahli Deane
$22.58
Matched by 7-Eleven
$20
Sheldon K
$20
Tluang Thlaceu
W goal
$17.16
Reece Allen
$11.65
Ruby Murray
Amazing stuff Summer xx
$11.65
Saige Towler
$6.13
Thomas Hyde
You got this I believe in you. Mental illness has been affecting me lately as well, as long as we stick together we will continue to out shine the darkness and conquer the world together.
$5
Lalin B
❤️
You’re doing amazing sweetie!