A Message from Jess
Youth suicide is such a prominent issue in the world today, and after spending years struggling with mental illness and feeling like there was no other way out, I know firsthand how important gaining support is. With help from the incredible support systems and access to mental health care, I am finally starting to live a life that feels hopeful and meaningful. I know all too well what it feels like to lose all hope, and I want for other young people who are in the same position as I was to be able to realise that whilst they are still breathing, there is always hope for change and to feel differently.
Laps for Life 2025
In three days Jess, Emily, and myself are diving into the pool to swim a total of 82km over the month of March. Together we are working to raise a total of $3000 to go towards services for youth suicide prevention, and mental health support.
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...
527
Young people with vital mental health support.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Yveii
Life-Saving Donation
$253
Dawn
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Tone
$209
David Metcalfe
$135
Michelle Ebbin
$56
Suzanne Young
Well done Jess
$56
Farnant Family
Proud of you Sienna !!
$56
Farnant Family
Proud of you Jessica
$56
Rose Family
Good luck to you Jess. I’m sure you’ll smash it 🙌🏼💕
$56
Emily Tawse
This is amazing so proud you Jess keep it up!
$55
Sienna Mckibbin
$55
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$54
Riley
Very proud of your hard work
$54
Paul Campbell
Great work Jess! All the best with the swim. Lots of love from Paul, Ann-Maree, and Cadence.
$54
Mat Freeman
Life can be tricky for many people, especially teens.
$52
Sonya Hughes
Well done Jess! A great cause and effort. Say hi to Yvette for me xo
$50
Ken Heatrick
Go Jess!!
$50
Mindy Newsome
What a beautiful vision
$50
Anonymous
Well done Jess!! Always happy to support you and your chosen charity! Thanks for inviting us to do so... Your friendly Queensland crew- the Robinsons! James, Tina, Sam, Mitch ,Jo. Xxx
$44
Joel Mason
Heya Jess, Em told me what you’re doing for this fundraiser and I think that’s awesome! I reckon you’ll hit that goal in record time! Best of luck, Joel
$33
Julia Mason-cameron
$28
Megan Tonks
Way to go, Sienna! x
$28
Megan
Keep it up, Em! x
$25
Emily O’grady
$25
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$23
Yuli Kamprad
$23
Anonymous
You’re doing such a great thing for our youth and for generations to come! I’m so happy for your kindness.
$12
Orlando
$12
Emma O'dea
$6
Astr O’dea
Good luck
