I'm swimming to save lives
- This is my first year diving
- in for youth mental health
I’ve always loved swimming. Ever since I was a kid, I loved it - but I never imagined I’d be taking on a challenge like this...
In September 2023, I started swimming with Swell Swimming, and it completely changed my life. Swimming gave me the tools to improve my fitness, health, and mental well-being in ways I never expected. It’s not just about the act of swimming—it’s about the confidence, discipline, and kindness I’ve shown myself along the way. Now, I want to use this to give back.
This March, I’m swimming 30km to raise funds for Laps for Life, helping young Australians get the mental health support they urgently need.
Why It Matters 💙
Suicide is the leading cause of death for young people in Australia. More young people lose their lives to suicide each year than to car accidents or cancer. But with the right support, we can change that.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide lifesaving mental health services to young Australians who need them most.
I’m so grateful to Swell Swimming (Katie and Flora <3) for their support and training, and I’d love for you to be part of this journey with me.
💙 Every lap I swim is for this cause. If you can, please donate! Thank you, Ben x
My Swim Progress
I've swum
30.00km (600 laps)
My Goal
30km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 9m
Average Distance Goal: 16KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
2083
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$8331
My Goal
$1,000
So far, you’ve raised 833% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$0
My Team Goal
$0
So far, you’ve raised nan% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,504,279
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 98% of your fundraising goal!
Thank you to my Sponsors
Life-Saving Donation
$5k
Anonymous
Life-Saving Donation
$255.54
Dominic and Miranda
Awesome Ben!! From Dad and Miranda xxx
$208.60
Tom Weiner
Go benji - great cause & good luck for the swim
$200
Paul and Vivienne Young
$131.97
Davide
Go Benji! 🏊🏼♂️
$100
Swell Swimming
Congratulations - Keep it up! So proud of how far you have come with your swimming 💙
$100
Damian Young
$94.86
Deborah Simpson
Well done Ben xx
$94.86
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$80.25
Francis
So proud of you and grateful to be friends with such a giving and thoughtful person!
$80.25
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$64.67
Anonymous
$64.67
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$60
Mich Cusic
You got this!! Go for it!!
$56.24
Karen Grant
Well done Ben from a very proud Aunty and Uncle. You are amazing! Keep going. We love you xxxx
$56.24
Emily Romania
Keep inspiring people ❤️🔥
$56.24
Jaz Cox
Smash it! 🤍
$56.24
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$56.24
Trish
Just keep swimmin
$56.24
David Manuca
$56.24
Grace Potter
Home stretch now Benjy!! You got this 💪
$56.24
RB
U a real one Benjy 🙌
$56.24
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$53.52
Vero
Go Benjy!
$53.52
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$52.92
Paola Mendoza
♥
$52.92
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$52.92
James Rivera
❤️
$52
Elizabeth Morgan
$52
Andre Machado
$52
Matthew + Eoghan
Keep going Ben, you're doing great!
$52
Shally
You’ve got this Ben!💜
$50
Ben Young
$50
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$50
Britt Litjens
GO GO GO BENJYYYYY!!!
$50
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$50
Dominic Rizzuto
$50
Matched by The GPT Group
$34.53
Aaron Manuca
Love u benji!!! You're killing it, this is such a great cause :')
$33.15
Jayr
You are a legend…
$33.15
Cody and Mj Rivera
$33.15
Constance
Go Benjy! Swim the month away!
$31.60
Glen Cameron
$31.60
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$30
Benjamin Young
$30
Matched by The GPT Group
$27.81
Gus
Go Ben! You’re a star ⭐️
$27.81
Matched by The GPT Group
$27.81
Darcey Rizzuto
$26
N
Keep it up Ben! We are so proud of you :)
$26
Matched by The GPT Group
$20
Celeste G
Felicitaciones Benjy! Muchos éxitos!!
$20
Katie ❤️
Keep going Ben, you've got this!!
$20
ricardo scalia
i know its not much (im broke & poor)
$17.16
Christian
Congrats on hitting your goal!
$12.77
Nathan Truong
🏊🏊🏊
$12.77
Matched by The GPT Group
$10
Sophie C
Magaling Magaling
$10
Carli
🏊♂️ ✨ 💪
supporting the slowest swimmer in the squad