Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming. I also swim to combat anxiety and to switch off my mind. Just repeatedly telling myself the number lap I am swimming makes me completely stay in the present. I have a feeling of happiness after my swim.
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
10.96km (237 laps)
My goal
10km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,039 to provided 259.6775 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$158
Kath Wheatley
Shoutout to Kath Wheatley – my biggest supporter so far with a $158 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
Back in the pool today
After a week of intense hip and back pain I was able to walk to the pool today and let myself very gingerly into the water. There was a school swimming carnival on with lots of cheering going on. 50m lane was closed. In the 30m pool I managed 10 laps of backstroke only. If all goes well I will be reaching my target of 10km by the end of this month 😊🙏 Share
Setback
I woke up on Friday with a sore back😢. I knew I couldn’t go to the pool. so I have had an enforced rest over the weekend. It really doesn’t pay to push myself beyond my limit. I have to remember: “Easy does it.“ I will achieve my swimming goal🏊♀️🏊♀️ I still need to raise more money to achieve my goal. 🙏 ShareMy Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$158.25
Kath Wheatley
$106.12
Bev,Petra,Helen
From Bev, Petra, Helen
$106.12
Matched by The GPT Group
$80.25
Helen Sjardin
Well done water babe!
$66.77
Tanya K
$56.24
Heidi
$56.24
Lai Meng Chin
Keep up the good work:)
$54.12
Shona Eriksen
Good luck hope u r better
$54.12
Tarna Osborne
$43.60
Clare Detchon
I am inspired by you! Thanks for your caring nature of others x
$38.33
uta sommer
$33.15
Jackie
Well done Uta!! It’s a great cause!
$33.15
Damaris
From Damaris
$27.81
Danielle
$27.81
Matched by 7-Eleven
$22.58
Hilary
From Hilary
$22.58
Kimberly Jones
Good luck and well done!
$20.53
Facebook Donation
$20.53
Facebook Donation
$10.41
Facebook Donation
Hope this gets there