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
20.60km (88 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $807 to provided 201.705 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$135
Anonymous
Shoutout to Anonymous – my biggest supporter so far with a $135 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
6 days to go & 4ks to swim 🏊🏻♂️🏊♀️🏊♀️🏊🏻♂️
Sadly, Suicide is the leading cause of death in 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. Thank you so very much to my friends and family who have sponsored my challenge to swim 20ks during March, ensuring young people can find a safe place to connect, share and get help when life feels overwhelming. Together we CAN make a difference ❤️ ShareThank you to my
supporters
$135.04
Anonymous
$94.86
Pat Grant
Very proud, it’s a great thing what you are doing Good luck and enjoy the journey
$56.24
Anonymous
Proud to support this worthy cause
$54.12
Sue B
Go you good thing!!!!
$54.12
Margaret Grant
Well done Wendy
$54.12
Kellie
Go mum!
$50
Kelsie, Pat, Jasmine and Charlie
Go Wendy
$50
Carole Hooper
Well done Wendy! 👏👏👏🏆
$49.75
Lorraine
Great effort Wendy!
$43.60
Beverley Wilson
You're such an inspiration, well done and best wishes
$38.33
Wendy Grant
$38.33
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$33.15
Anonymous
$22.58
Net the Jet
A great effort and commitment for a worthy csuse
$22.58
Paula Finn
You’re nearly there, great job, amazing cause!
$10
Helen A
Well done Wendy great cause Jo would be there with you