Why I swim
I’m swimming this March in honour of my best mate who took his life in 2022 at the age of 15. Many people particularly youth struggle with their mental health and dark thoughts so it is important to me that I do my part to help make support services accessible to as many people in Australia as I can. I hope that as I swim throughout the month more people will donate and take part in this goal of starting the uncomfortable conversations, listening to one another and supporting one another.
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
0.80km (0 laps)
My goal
5km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $876 to provided 218.9175 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Julie Stevens
Shoutout to Julie Stevens – 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
Julie Stevens
$106.12
Bill Hainsworth
Great work
$106.12
Megan Elsum
$106.12
Megan Elsum
For Darian🩵
$94.86
Sheena Geiger
$56.24
Chelsea Barron
$56.24
Pinky
Good luck! Great cause 👏
$54.12
Jacob Meikle
For Darian
$38.33
Taliah Howell
$33.15
Tahlia Manley
$32.43
kisho caracciolo
$22.58
Paige
$17.16
Orien
$17.16
Orien
Great news that you are doing this. Sadly, suicide leaves all the family and friends affected for life. It happens too often, we must do what we csn to get the person help. The sun will come up.