From a Bereaved Mum
Karen and I became friends under the saddest of circumstances. Having both lost our precious boys to suicide. I could see right away what a kind hearted person she is. When she sees someone in pain Karen's instant reaction is to reach out and comfort them.
Karen collects people, she loves them and welcomes them into her tribe.
Whenever she hears of another mum who has lost a child to suicide she will reach out to them, tell her about her messenger support page, a support group or organise a lunch with other Mums to show her she is not alone.
Karren brings people together, she has a light and energy about her that is infectious. Karen is very community minded and has organised several community suicide awareness walks winning the standby award for outstanding contribution to the community. Karen is famous for her ladies days where she brings women together to laugh and bond.
Karen is so loved because she has such a big heart and loves everyone. The world needs more people like our Karen
Rachel Campbell
Thank you for swimming with us
Look forward to swimming some laps and catching up with last years swimmers and new ones this year. KazWe’re swimming to save lives
Did you know suicide is the leading cause of death for young people in Australia?
That means that each year more young people die by suicide than in car accidents or from cancer.
This March, we’re swimming to make sure young people in Australia have the mental health support they urgently need.
By sponsoring our challenge, you’ll be helping to prevent youth suicide.
All funds raised will help young people feel better about today and the future, no matter what challenge they're facing.
Our Impact
So far this year we helped provide...
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643
Young people with vital mental health support.
Funds raised over the years
NOTE: DISPLAYS PREVIOUS 3 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING ONLY
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2021
Our Team Members
Captain
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kaz (C)
Raised so far:
$393
Team Member
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Lindsay Bennett
Team Member
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Amanda Eddy-Lacey
Raised so far:
$20
Team Member
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Vanessa Kennedy
Team Member
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Robyn Chant
Raised so far:
$211
Team Member
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KATRINA TRENTHAM
Raised so far:
$116
Team Member
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Glen Guerini
Team Member
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Lisa Kennedy
Raised so far:
$131
Team Member
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Christine Stewart
Raised so far:
$106
Team Member
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Lisa Armitage
Raised so far:
$215
Team Member
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Keely Coote
Raised so far:
$143
Team Member
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Jo Eshman
Raised so far:
$270
Team Member
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Danielle White
Raised so far:
$56
Team Member
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Susan T
Team Member
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Lara C
Team Member
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Paul Hircoe
Team Member
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Ethan Wilken
Team Member
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Irene Wood
Raised so far:
$125
Team Member
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Michelle GIBSON
Raised so far:
$132
Thank you to our Sponsors
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$135
Jo Eshman
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$135
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
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$132
Anonymous
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$106
Bridget Roberts
Proud of you ❤️
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$106
Sharon
So proud of you Kaz
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$106
Debbie Hankins
You go sister❤️
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$106
Robyn Chant
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$106
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
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$106
Sunnymeade Park Aged Care Community
Make a splash for this great cause. All the best
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$100
Doveston Health
The entire team at Doveston Health team are proud to support Laps for Josh in raising awareness for youth mental health. Karen your dedication and commitment are truly inspiring. Keep making waves for such an important cause! 💙🏊♂️ #LapsForJosh #MentalHealthMatters"
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$100
Burpengary Regional Aquatic Members
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$100
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
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$75
Marc N
GO KAZ swim a lap of freestyle for me 🤣
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$65
Tiffany Hodgson
Go Karen!!!
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$56
Glenda Henderson
Good on you Katrina. Stay strong
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$56
Anonymous
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$56
Alby Lyons
Love you guys <3
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$56
Krista Ormsby
Go hard Team Kaz, 💪💪💪 sending big ❤️🙏
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$55
Keely Coote
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$55
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
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$55
Lisa Armitage
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$55
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
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$55
Lisa Kennedy
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$55
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
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$55
Karen
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$54
Leanne Saez
What an incredible inspiration you all are. Very proud to donate to this cause.
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$53
Christine Stewart
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$53
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
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$33
Donna Bake
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$28
Lisa Hartnett
Swim like a fish 🐟 you community Queen . ❤️👌❤️
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$28
Danielle White
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$28
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
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$24
Elizabeth & William
Best gran ever xx
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$23
Anonymous
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$23
Kayla Smith
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$23
Anonymous
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$23
Fiona Mactaggart
Wat a good cause. Well done Irene! x
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$21
Deanne Denman
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$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
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$12
Deborah Thorn
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$12
Isaac Pratsch
<3
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$11
Denise Robinson
Go Katrina. Xo
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$11
Katrina Trentham
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$11