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'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
3.30km (132 laps)
My goal
2km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $426 to provided 106.5575 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$106
Crystal Douma
Shoutout to Crystal Douma – my biggest supporter so far with a $106 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
$106.12
Crystal Douma
$56.24
Rachel Hope
Congrats on smashing your swim goal for such a great cause!!! I’m so proud of all of the effort you have put into showing up and giving b your all. You did over 100 laps (25m pool) - You are amazing!!!
$56.24
Nina Hansen
I'm glad you have done this to help people with mental health. Congratulations, I'm proud of you.
$56.24
Annette Sym
Good luck Valeska. From Rachel’s mum 😊
$54.12
Valeska Cabrera
$54.12
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$33.15
Jules
$10
Sian
Keep doing what you doing so proud of you.
Keep up the great work! So proud of you!