Why I swim
As many of you know I've been unable to work since August last year due to my depression. I've personally come too close to losing my life to this disease and am passionate about helping people understand what it's like and how to help. In December I set myself a goal to get our swimming pool swimmable after 4 years of sitting dormant. Achieving this goal has helped with my mental wellbeing. Swimming really helps my mood so I want help to keep motivated to swim every day to help with my healing journey, while also raising money to Support a cause that is deeply meaningful to me. Too many lives are lost to depression and suicide. Reaching out for help can be so hard so charities like this that improve accessibility are so important. To reach 10 km I need to swim about 30 laps a day in my 12 my pool. Every lap I swim will help me, and make a difference to someone else out there who is also struggling.
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
11.38km (228 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $2,264 to provided 566.0075 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$528
Juanita Rayner
Shoutout to Juanita Rayner – my biggest supporter so far with a $528 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
$527.50
Juanita Rayner
$258.48
Anonymous
Just keep swimming!
$245
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$100
Facebook Donation
$95.90
Sandy
Thanks for doing this
$94.86
Tanusha Ramaloo
You are awesome !!
$94.86
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$94.86
Matt & Liv Hall
$94.86
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$64.67
Tony Machin
$56.24
Ramone Davies
Best wishes, you are inspiring!
$56.24
Cathy Harris
Good on you beautiful Theresa!!!!!!! 😍😂
$56.24
PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
Your donation has been matched thanks to our generous partners.
$52
Kate
You’re awesome! Here’s a bit more towards your goal. You took me swimming when things were dark for me, and I’ll never forget your kindness.
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$50
Facebook Donation
$43.60
Theresa Johnson
$40.75
Facebook Donation
$27.81
Wendy Cheetham
How do I express just how wonderful you are Theresa...
$25.58
Facebook Donation
$25
Facebook Donation
$7
Facebook Donation
Keep up the excellent work!!!!