Why I swim
I often hear older people talking about losing their interest in living. If people with maturity and experience with the highs and lows of living can feel this disenchanted, it makes me think how much more challenging life's obstacles can be for our younger people. i want to show younger people my support.
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
7.50km (300 laps)
My goal
25km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $423 to provided 105.73 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$95
Jennifer Nason
Shoutout to Jennifer Nason – my biggest supporter so far with a $95 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 Team
Thank you to my
supporters
$94.86
Jennifer Nason
$89
Robert Nason
$56.24
Valerie Nason
$54.12
Neridah Bayard
$33.15
Wendy Bainbridge
Good luck with your target
$27.81
Mary Sheriff
$22.58
Lesley Woodforth
Congrats Val! you are nearly there, keep up the great work!!
$22.58
Anonymous
Hi Val what a great cause, thank you for swimming for this great challenge.
$22.58
Gail Dickens
A worthy cause
I know you will smash it!