Why I swim
I'm swimming the March Because over the years I have watched too many of my friends go through the imminence pain and suffering that comes to loved ones, when a family member takes their own life. One of my dearest friends has lost more than one of his family to suicide and even though I have spent many hours, sitting out in the fields, or on the beach, my conversations can only bring him a small amount of comfort. Then about ten years ago, it became more personal, when some dear friends of mine, tragically lost their daughter. She had been born on the same day as my own youngest and we had all (both families) been involved in sporting activities, where we had competed together, with a friendly competitiveness. My dear friends were wonderful caring parents, who had no idea what was going on in this beautiful child's head. And it leads me to believe, that young people need an organisation like Reach Out Australia, to have on the end of a phone line. Talking to people who's training can help, in an anonymous way, that does not judge. I cannot change the past. I cannot bring back those who have gone, but maybe what we do here, can help young lives, for taking that ultimate step. Love to all.
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
35.34km (1,027 laps)
My goal
31km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,262 to provided 315.45 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$258
Ernest Tye
Shoutout to Ernest Tye – my biggest supporter so far with a $258 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
$258.48
Ernest Tye
$106.12
Maria Cristina Madera
Honored to be your friend and have the chance to help ❤️
$59.41
Willy La
Well done 👍
$56.24
Mitch & Arlo
$56.24
D Whittam
Love ya work! Well bloody done mate!
$56.24
Tiffany
Tim you are a dead set legend, always helping others. Well done x
$56.24
Matched by 7-Eleven
$54.99
Dean and Steph
Go Tim!
$54.12
Greer
Great cause Tim. Have fun.
$54.12
Dan Whittam
Just keep swimming swimming swimming! Go Tim
$54.12
martin auliff
Its not about me Ha Ha Good on you Tim
$52
Mel Allan
$50
Sue
Swim with purpose...and dont forget to breathe 😀
$43.60
Dave Horne
$38.33
Tim Class-Auliff
$33.15
Christopher & Jackie Dorey
Great effort in your swim challenge
$31.46
Tim Class-Auliff
Thanks to the Lockyer Valley pool, for supporting my swims and thereby Laps for life.
$27.81
Amelie
$22.58
Gina
$22.58
Holly
$22.58
Greg Lebeter
Hope to do some laps with for the end of the month
$22.58
Roger and sandra Grattan
$17.16
Berni
Go Tim!!! I'm cheering for you!!!
$11.65
Tim Class-Auliff
From my Joanne. Thank you for supporting my efforts. Love you.
Giving young people the opportunity to find their way with some proffesional help. Youre doing acwonderful thing Tim. On a wet Sunday, you were swimming. Great stuff mate!