Virginia Newell

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.

Swimmer

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

8.00km (160 laps)

My goal

10km

My Impact

Impact

So far I’ve raised $382 to provided 95.4975 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.

Top Donation

Donation top

$56

Steph

Shoutout to Steph – my biggest supporter so far with a $56 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

$56.24

Steph

You go, girl! Great cause and happy to support.

$56.24

Julie McIntyre

Important cause. Go Sassy Mermaids x

$54.12

Alison Stone

$43.60

Virginia Newell

$43.60

Matched by Gonski Foundation

$33.15

Jacqueline Adams

Proud of you

$33.15

Beck Lawrence

This is such an important cause, I am so happy to donate (a small amount) and be a part of that great work in a small way. I’d love to do more in the future

$22.58

PaulK

Go Sassy Mermaid!

$20

Kathie C

Go girl, great cause!!

$19.31

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