Why I swim
This March, I’m swimming to support youth mental health because too many young lives are being lost to suicide and loneliness, and that’s something we can’t stay silent about. Every lap I swim is for a young person who is struggling, who feels overwhelmed, or who doesn’t know where to turn. Mental health challenges can feel incredibly isolating, especially for young people — but they shouldn’t have to face it alone. By taking part in this swim, I’m helping raise funds to ensure there are safe, supportive services available for young people when they need it most — someone to listen, to care, and to walk alongside them in their hardest moments. Swimming might seem small, but together our efforts can make a real difference. Thank you for supporting me, and for standing with young people and their mental health 💙
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
12.30km (492 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,785 to provided 446.2975 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$245
Shizuka Yamauchi
Shoutout to Shizuka Yamauchi – my biggest supporter so far with a $245 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
$245
Shizuka Yamauchi
$245
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$211
Anonymous
$135.04
Anonymous
Go Teresa!!!
$94.86
Anonymous
Semangat tess!! Such a great cause :)
$89
Anonymous
Proud of you!
$64.67
Mark E
Good job Teresa! Congrats on surpassing your target and helping people in need!
$56.24
Felicia Geraldine
$56.24
Tinurr
All the best Teresa you are a super star! 🎉
$56.24
Laura B
Go Teresa go! Supporting you all the way!!
$56.24
Marian Hwang
You’re doing a great job Teresa!! Keep it up!! Thank you for your hard work!!
$56.24
Juni
Ciayoo, Tes.
$54.12
Bev E
What an inspiration Teresa, such a worthy cause!
$54.12
Anonymous
Cheering you on all the way!
$50
Anonymous
You’re such an inspiration ❤️
$50
Julie Duong
Super proud of you, Teresa!! Just keep swimming!
$43.60
Steph
$40
Anonymous
Awesome cause Teresa! You're amazing for doing this 🙏 Keep it up! 🙌
$30
Anonymous
We are proud of you. Very good 👍🏻 From Grandma
$30
Anonymous
You've got this, cheering for you! 🫶🏼
$22.58
Anonymous
$20
Anonymous
$15
Anonymous
This is a great initiative Teresa!
$10
Jen Joy
Doing such great work Teresa !!!!
Great cause Tess, This will motivate me to swim too!