Long weekend
Another splash and dash before school
2.2km this morning at training 😊
Dive in day
Laps for Lachie
Last year we honoured Lachie; our beautiful son, a brother to Cam, a nephew, a cousin and a friend to so many, by bringing the swimming community together with Laps for Lachie as part of Laps for Life.
Please join us for another year as we aim to raise vital funds that may give life saving support and resources to those who are desperately needing it.
The money that our team “Laps for Lachie” raised last year enabled more support workers to be employed, to be available to chat with those who are needing it.
Thank you for helping us to keep Lachies spirit alive whilst helping others to avoid the tragedy that our family has experienced.
See you at the pool!!
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...
3077
Young people with vital mental health support.
Our Team Members
Team Member
Laura Stobie
Raised so far:
$268
Team Member
Jack Simsic
Raised so far:
$276
Team Member
James Biggelaar
Raised so far:
$295
Team Member
charlotte anderson
Raised so far:
$20
Team Member
Chanel Simsic
Raised so far:
$276
Team Member
sophie gilbert
Raised so far:
$20
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Melinda Ricchini (C)
Raised so far:
$2,293
Team Member
Layla Mcinnes
Raised so far:
$88
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Mason Potter
Raised so far:
$1,258
Team Member
Jacob Matuschka
Raised so far:
$130
Team Member
Joshua Wintershoven
Raised so far:
$170
Team Member
Kerrie Murray
Raised so far:
$86
Team Member
Catherine Clayton
Raised so far:
$132
Team Member
Darren Cole
Raised so far:
$276
Team Member
liam robinson
Raised so far:
$108
Team Member
Oscar Williams
Raised so far:
$23
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Nicole Johnson
Raised so far:
$2,111
Team Member
Clancy Mcphillips
Raised so far:
$256
Team Member
Lilian Newton
Raised so far:
$175
Team Member
Tim Woods
Raised so far:
$506
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Kadance Power Kahika-Lewis
Raised so far:
$1,256
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Tracey Ricchini
Raised so far:
$1,086
Team Member
Brett Ricchini
Raised so far:
$56
Team Member
Finn Williams
Team Member
James Brady
Raised so far:
$192
Thank you to our Sponsors
Life-Saving Donation
$515
Shannon Hehir
Life-Saving Donation
$402
Matt Bonner
Lachie would be incredibly proud of you for doing this Melinda. The way you honour him with such love and dedication is truly beautiful. And your kindness and strength is making a real difference in people's lives. Thank you for all that you do 💙
Life-Saving Donation
$313
Claire Zhang
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Darren Cole
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Tim Woods
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Darren Cole
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Simsic Family
So proud of you ❤️
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Simsic Family
Lachie would be so proud of you Mel. You are making a difference in young people’s lives ❤️☀️
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Go Clancy!!
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Simsic Family
So proud of you ❤️
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Mssssiacono Family
Well done Maso…. Such a great cause for such a sad time 🙏
Life-Saving Donation
$250
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
Life-Saving Donation
$245
The Rowe Family (matt, Ren, Lara & Robert Xxxxx)
Lachie was such a wonderful young man with the whole world ahead of him. We feel sad, but honoured to support this cause in remembrance of him.
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Matched By Gonski Foundation & The Gpt Group
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Dad
So so proud of you mate! 🙏🏻😘
$209
Adrian Wikaira
$200
Auntie Lorrene
$150
Susan Lawrence
Swim Tracey, swim!!!
$135
Anonymous
$135
Am
$135
Renay Potter
Good work Mason x
$128
Anonymous
Couldn’t be more prouder my Linda 🥰 your biggest fan
$106
Gee Bear
Great job on the laps, swimming is a great skill to master, one lap at a time, well done.. 👍🏽
$106
Thea Van Zyl
Well done, James. We are very proud of you.
$106
Karina
I’m so proud of you doing this again xx
$106
Annette Parks
Well done! Fantastic work!
$106
Troy
Go for gold, Tracey!
$106
Nan Scott
You Got This Girl 🥰❤️
$106
Nicole Johnson
$106
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$106
Therese And Brett Walker
Lachie will be loving your new athletic ability and choice of footwear! Thank you for continuing on with his passion project.
$106
Kiah Delaney
Proud beyond words! Lucky and blessed to know you! You are amazing! Just keep swimming ❤️
$104
Liam Robinson
$100
The Deli On Kinghorne
You go girl 😀 Good luck👍
$100
Belinda Wintershoven
🩵Proud of you Josh🩵 Proud of your passion and dedication supporting mental health charities 🩵We miss you Lachie🩵
$100
Anonymous
$100
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$100
Tracey Ricchini
$100
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$95
Belinda Gaskell
Holding you all in our thoughts. xx
$95
Tonya Court
"There are no words that can ease the pain of losing Lachie, but please know you are surrounded by love and support. As someone once said, 'When a parent loses a child, they lose a piece of their heart forever.' Lachie’s light, kindness, and beautiful spirit will never be forgotten. My heart is with you and your family always."
$91
Lisa Bohne
You go girl, so proud xx
$75
Lindy Doyle
Keep up the great work Nic your doing amazing job ❤️
$75
Danni Atkin
This hits way to close to home mate, so very proud of you kick this goals butt xxx
$65
Fiona Parkinson
Mel you’re amazing ❤️ Your words and concerns for others are inspirational and I’m sure Lachie is watching on with love and pride , seeing his Mum kicking so many goals . Lots of love to you and the family xxxx
$65
Lachie Ricchini Dash For Cash
Thank you for participating in the MsC event and donating your prize money back. And for also now joining the laps for Lachie team. 🩷🩷🩷
$65
Joyce Stowe
Please let me know how you get on. All the best nanny
$65
Anonymous
Good luck with your swim for such a great cause Mason
$56
Simsic Family
Lachie would be so proud ❤️❤️❤️
$56
Sonia Hanley
Lead the way Trace!!
$56
Nicholas Brady
Keep up the good work
$56
Kim Mcdonough
We will be thinking of you swimming Melinda. Lachie, you and family are always in our thoughts. Matthew and Kim, Harry and Jack
$56
Libby Stobie
So incredibly proud 🥹 just keep swimming. I know Lach’s still around with you all 💙
$56
Matched By Gonski Foundation & The Gpt Group
$56
Catherine Clayton
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Alysa Clorley
Love this cause ❤️
$56
Kadance Power Kahika-lewis
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Vicki Cole
Great way to honour Lachie’s life. He will always be remembered xxx
$56
Matched By Gonski Foundation & The Gpt Group
$56
Stephainne Maguire
Best of luck Nic ☘️ xxx
$56
Waswimfam!
Such a fantastic cause being supported by a fantastic young lady!
$56
Jodie Stevens
Just keep swimming 🐠!
$56
Margie Gumley
Good luck Laura & enjoy the swim meet.
$56
Troy
Go go go!
$56
Belinda Opperman
Amazing Nic , such an incredible cause and family to support !
$56
Ren & Kartz
$56
Georgie H
Go Laura! An amazing effort and important cause.
$56
Lily Gumley
Good Luck James, enjoy the swim meet.
$56
Jane Liauw
Such an important swim! Such an important cause!!You'll ace it, Trace!!
$56
Terry Burns
You should be very proud Mel, I know it’s not easy. Your broken heart will find a way to ease the hurt, but a piece will always be missing so you never forget.
$56
Jane Crulci
$56
Sam Hill
Go Mas!!!!!
$56
Anonymous
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$55
Terri Mclarty
Great work James. A very important cause.
$55
Michelle Wilson
Mel, your strength and passion to help others in honour of your beautiful, huge hearted boy Lachie is nothing short of amazing. I'm so proud of you and as always sending so much love. ♥️
$54
Dave Cairns
$54
Gloria & Greg Murray
$54
Barbara Press
You go girl!
$54
Tamera Walsh
Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming! I will give you big hugs when you are done. X
$54
Sandra Johnson
You swim better than your Mum, who swims like a stone!!!
$54
Liam Robinson
$54
Williams Family
Mel, a small donation with a whole lot of heart behind it! You are amazing at being so strong and determined to make something special out of something so devastating. Keep going ! We are cheering you along xx
$54
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$54
Mason Potter
$54
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$54
Nat
Good luck gorgeous girl! ❤️❤️ love your work
$54
Allan Press
Good luck Tracey.
$52
Marie Ginoski
So proud of you Nic, love you🫶🏻
$52
Simone Mullenger
Go Tracey!
$52
Rachel Howell
$52
Bron Johnson
$52
Christine Thomas
Go You!
$50
Theresa And Ryan
Congratulations Nicole, on taking the plunge to help support others. You got this. All the best to reaching your goal.
$50
Sheila Bodrogkozy
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Kelly Cain
Arms of steel!!!
$50
Grandma
Good job Mas!
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Nicole Russell
You are are so strong Mel, an absolute superstar 😘😘
$44
Anonymous
$44
Collins Family
$44
Anna Arvani
You are phenomenal:))
$43
Liam Robinson
$36
Merrill Hehir
Go Nicole
$33
Aunty Freak
Go Linda
$33
Tracey Mayes
$33
Mandy Saunders
💜
$33
Te Amokura Griggs
Karawhiua tamaahine purotū....enjoy yourself always...Arohanui
$33
Kellie Metcalfe
Woohoo go girl!!
$33
Sarah Hill
$33
Charlotte Willmott
Really proud of you Layla, love you lots xoxo
$30
Facebook Donation
$30
Sewell Family
Great work Mas and team x
$28
Alicia Glover
Well done Nic, so proud of you for swimming laps for such a special cause xxx
$28
Trish T
What a brilliant cause!! Great work Miss K, love your work💪🏊♀️
$28
Jamie Hutchins
$28
Lee Green
$28
Kerrie Murray
$28
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$25
Elaine Onekawa
$25
Karlee Mullenger
$23
Boss Lewis
Go hard darling, proud of you 😘
$23
Steven Perkins
$23
Monique
Go Linda, you got this 🌟
$23
Mel Daly
So proud of you and such a beautiful honour for Lachie xx
$23
Liam Robinson
$23
Annelize Biggelaar
Well done Laura! From James and family.
$23
Zinnia
Good work mate
$23
Ryan Raff
$23
Tanisha
Go Kadance ✨ lots of love from the Nortons!
$23
Siobhan Liddell
Great work everyone 😀
$23
Jacob Matuschka
$23
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$23
Fran & Brad Ogle
Do it for Lachie and continue to help others 🙏🏻🙏🏻
$23
Anonymous
$23
Kaye Baldwin
$22
Kerrie Joy
Your amazing Linda, keep on being so inspirational, and being such a great role model xx
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Natalie Smith
A fantastic cause. Go Mel, always thinking of you ❤️
$20
Matched By Gonski Foundation & The Gpt Group
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Shelley Humphrey
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Rosalie Grant
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and your mumma's heart. You are so loved friend. So proud of you and your inspiring courage. An honour to support you in this - donation for love, for lives, for Lachie. xx Much love from the Grant Family. xx
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Bonus By Reef Shark Foundation
$17
Ash
Your the most amazing person ik ❤️ keep it up bby 🫶🫶
$15
Kristy Findlay
Go you! Amazing woman xo
$12
Trevor Grenfell
$12
Edward Gray
I hope you go very well and you all do good.
$12
The Dredge’s
Good on you Kadence. So thoughtful x
$11
Isabella
$10
Mathew Y
$10
Baxter Holdsworth
$10
Rosalie Grant
Kerrie. You are the amazing, supportive and loving friend everyone deserves. A little donation to support you in your support for a beautiful friend. For love, for lives, for Lachie. xx Love the Grant family. xx
$6
Xavier Mangan
Yeah crack on laz go well
$6
Very proud of you Sissy. Just keep swimming. Xx