Laps for Josh

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. Kaz 

We’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...

643

Young people with vital mental health support.

Funds raised over the years

NOTE: DISPLAYS PREVIOUS 3 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING ONLY

  • $1,245

    2021

Thank you to our Sponsors

$135

Jo Eshman

$135

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$132

Anonymous

$106

Bridget Roberts

Proud of you ❤️

$106

Sharon

So proud of you Kaz

$106

Debbie Hankins

You go sister❤️

$106

Robyn Chant

$106

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$106

Sunnymeade Park Aged Care Community

Make a splash for this great cause. All the best

$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"

$100

Burpengary Regional Aquatic Members

$100

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$75

Marc N

GO KAZ swim a lap of freestyle for me 🤣

$65

Tiffany Hodgson

Go Karen!!!

$56

Glenda Henderson

Good on you Katrina. Stay strong

$56

Anonymous

$56

Alby Lyons

Love you guys <3

$56

Krista Ormsby

Go hard Team Kaz, 💪💪💪 sending big ❤️🙏

$55

Keely Coote

$55

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$55

Lisa Armitage

$55

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$55

Lisa Kennedy

$55

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$55

Karen

$54

Leanne Saez

What an incredible inspiration you all are. Very proud to donate to this cause.

$53

Christine Stewart

$53

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$33

Donna Bake

$28

Lisa Hartnett

Swim like a fish 🐟 you community Queen . ❤️👌❤️

$28

Danielle White

$28

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$24

Elizabeth & William

Best gran ever xx

$23

Anonymous

$23

Kayla Smith

$23

Anonymous

$23

Fiona Mactaggart

Wat a good cause. Well done Irene! x

$21

Deanne Denman

$20

Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation

$12

Deborah Thorn

$12

Isaac Pratsch

<3

$11

Denise Robinson

Go Katrina. Xo

$11

Katrina Trentham

$11

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation