Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Mental Health is a silent killer and something I hold close to my heart. I'm hoping by taking part in Laps for Life it helps open the conversation about mental health and takes away the negative stigma around it.
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
26.60km (532 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,253 to provided 563.255 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Ben Richardson
Shoutout to Ben Richardson – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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
$135.04
Ben Richardson
$135.04
Ian Richardson
$106.12
Megan Richardson
Such an important cause xxx
$106.12
Finn Richardson
Don’t worry about matching this one
$106.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$100
Declan Hughes
You’re a legend, love you mate 🩵
$100
Gina G
You go girl
$100
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$94.86
Erin Woodward
X
$94.86
Phil Wade
Good on ya Taj!
$56.24
Liz
That’s awesome Taj
$56.24
Jacob irwin
💪
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$56.24
Mia Zulumovski
$54.12
Sara Baker
You’re doing a wonderful thing Tajy! Proud of you x
$54.12
Craig & Cathy Hughes
$54.12
Nicole Noble
Well done Taj! You are doing such a great thing helping spread awareness and also helping a young person through a tough time which could make all the difference.
$54.12
Taj Richardson
$54.12
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$54.12
Kealey CM
Great Cause!!
$52
Ziggy Jackson-Le Couteur
Crushing it brother. Keep it up!
$52
Will Gallagher
$50
Melissa Richardson
Good on you mate x
$50
Nan Rae
Well done. Proud of you Taj.
$50
Flo & Hayden
$50
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$43.60
Jen Jon Richo
Good luck Taj- well done
$40
Joshu Drake
Go on Taj
$33.15
Khan Richardson
$22.58
kris
$22.58
Ellen & Steve Richardson Richardson
Great work Taj. Love, G’ma and G’pa xx
$22.58
Ben Dare
$22.58
Matched by 7-Eleven
$22.58
Josie
Good on ya Taj!
$22.58
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$12.14
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$11.65
Dylan McClafferty
Went for some laps today, ts was tough. Keep going!
Proud of you mate!