Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. My sons have been impacted by the loss of friends and school mates. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming.
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
10.00km (124 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,004 to provided 250.89 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$211
Valentina and Paul
Shoutout to Valentina and Paul – my biggest supporter so far with a $211 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
My Updates
A big 3km day
Had to punch out a big day today after disruptions this month from a work conference and a bad flu. Still recovering from flu so it was the slowest 3km ever! A bit of freestyle, a bit of breaststroke, backstroke, kicking drills and dog paddle! Felt light headed in parts, but just took it easy. With the weather cooling down, there were very few people at the pool and I had the pool to myself a couple of times. The tranquility..... Although it was hard, I'm determined to hit my 10km target to show my dedication to this cause. Please donate by clicking the "donate now" button. Share
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$211
Valentina and Paul
$158.25
Susan Gorton
Good on you Tamara. Donating for the Gorton family xx
$106.12
Nicole Moore
Well done you, unfortunately to many of our loved ones have been touched by this.
$94.86
Tamara Head-McNeil
$56.24
Tamara Head-McNeil
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$56.24
Donna Crowley
Great cause Tamara!
$54.99
Joy
Great cause to support Tam, well done!
$54.99
Katherine Arps
$54.12
Sammy
Good luck Tam
$33.15
Karen C
Great cause x
$22.58
ERIN FOSTER
$22.58
Morsy
Well done Tamara!
$16.07
Tamara Head-McNeil
$6.13
Julie O
Go Tamara! This is a really worthwhile cause 🙂
Go girl we are proud of you.