I'm swimming to save lives
- This is my first year diving
- in for youth mental health
This is my first year diving in for youth mental health as part of the Laps for Life CEO Challenge.
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 I'm joining a collective of other business leaders swimming 10km to raise $10,000, to make sure young people in Australia have the mental health support they urgently need.
By sponsoring my 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.
Final fling
1.2 in the pool as it was raining so seemed a great choice of exercise I have loved this journeyAnd that’s a wrap!

Shark 🦈 sighted!!

Still in the slow lane
lol working on my style and it’s getting better but I keep getting lapped in the slow lane!!! 1.2k done and dusted xSwimming pool form
pushed myself to come to the pool to work on my stroke post my lesson on Weds who knew swimming was such an aerobic sport of done properly!! I’m def improving but have a long way to go:)Swimming lesson
So much to learn!! straight legs, kick from the hips, head down, pull arms, breathe as arm moves, and straight arms ahead at the catch finally I felt through a couple of laps like I could swim!!Back to the pool
Happy Monday! 1.4K in the pool trying to work on my speed…..I still get lapped in the slow lane 😂maybe one day I’ll over take someone I’m loving swimming it makes me feel so good and energisedYeah!!! i swam manly to shelly and back

Ettalong repeat

Ettalong friday
couldn’t really be bothered to swim….but made an effort and I’m so pleased I did The waves were mainly fine…at one end the waves were much bigger .i held my nose and bobbed under a few times lol! not quite the ocean swimmer yet!Monday morning wake up
the arm woke me from a deep sleep and after snoozing it was touch and go…swim or snooze?! 1.2k in the pool working on my style and speed and of course I’m so pleased I got my self out of bed I feel great!!! Happy MondayReluctant swimmer
750m at Balmotal in the rain. not feeling it and very out of breath but felt good after xBalmoral
Oli and I swum for the first time together at Balmoral it’s so much harder swimming in the sea!!! I will persevere 😣Day 5 pool
I swum 400 m and then had a lesson which was great focussing on my arms….swum for an hour in total!Day 4 pool
so happy swum 1k in 29.19March 3 swim 3
in the calm waters of the pool!! 1k in 31mins 6 pull, 2 kick, 2 backstrokeEttalong x 2
yes, that felt better and quicker than yesterday. the water was so warm and there were small waves to navigate 😂Day one

My Swim Progress
I've swum
21.70km (0 laps)
My Goal
20km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 9m
Average Distance Goal: 16KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...

1736
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$6946
My Goal
$10,000

So far, you’ve raised 69% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$0
My Team Goal
$0

So far, you’ve raised nan% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,504,151
All Goal
$3,600,000

So far, you’ve raised 98% of your fundraising goal!
Thank you to my Sponsors

$555
Sara Flaksbard

$555
Debbie
You are AMAZING!!

$260.75
Lara Batton
You’re amazing and I’m so proud of you!! What an important fundraiser Helping young people in crisis and in need ❤️

$255.54
Rex Wood

$255.54
Carrie Barker

$255.54
Claudine Husband
You're simply amazing Carrie!! 👏👏👏

$250
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation

$205.50
Elaine & Jonathan
You got this Carrie.

$201.64
Facebook Donation

$135.04
Kerri-Ann Smith
So proud of you!!!! You go girl 🩷🩷

$135.04
George Boutros

$135.04
Sandra Pepper
Go my friend!!!! You are an inspiration and such an important cause to support. ❤️

$135.04
Oldrich Kovarik
You are my champion

$135.04
Rhonda Hogg
You are an inspiration Carrie, all the best for your training and competitions

$106.12
Jenny Bartholomew

$106.12
Michael Dimitrios
Well done Carrie

$106.12
Maxine Floyd
Go Carrie, such a great cause - amazing swimming!

$106.12
Paul Schulte
Amazing cause congrats!

$106.12
James
Go Carrie! Fantastic cause

$106.12
Sue Affleck
Go Carrie - you’ve got this!

$106.12
Jo Runciman
You are amazing!!

$106.12
nicholas ingate

$106.12
Stu Mackay
Well done legend.

$106.12
A fan

$106.12
Andy & Sue Nightingale
Well done Carrie! Love Andy & Sue xx

$101
Alex Franks
Mum you are amazing

$100
Charlie Valente
You're an inspiration Carrie. Proud to call you a friend. Looking forward to rocking the pink cap with you. x

$100
Lindsay Rogers
Go Carrie go!!

$100
Deb and Mike
With love Deb and Mike x

$100
Debbie and Tim
Lots of love Debbie and Tim x

$94.86
Jo McEwan
Well done Carrie, a legend and an inspiration! Amazing cause ❤️ Jo

$80.25
Andy Franks
For Rita x

$75.14
Claudy Faasse
Go Carrie go Super inspiring, make sure to have fun😃

$65
Angelo Grasso

$64.67
Carlie Philby
You continue to be an inspiration to me. You got this!!!!

$64.67
Jo Boyd
You’ve got this Carrie 💪 Good luck from myself , Holly and Archie xx

$60
Sue Lee
With love Sue and family x

$56.24
aly Jolly
Wonder Woman 💥❤️🏊♀️🥇

$56.24
Isobel Howard

$56.24
Dennings
Go Carrie, v proud of you… I did a 60km challenge in May/June last year for my 60th, just keep going and you’ll do it… and what a superb cause! 👏👏👏

$56.24
Petrina Baker
Good luck, you are continually an inspiration 🙌

$56.24
Helen Jones
Go girl .. you are amazing !

$56.24
Bev Reid
Go Carrie! Very impressed, great cause. Xx

$56.24
Suzanne Williams
Hi Carrie. Amazing challenge you’re embracing for an important cause. Love to catch up soon n clink a glass to you, you legend. Love Suze x

$56.24
Jax
Inspirational as always !!

$55.50
Jai Sanderson
So proud of you and in awe of everything you achieve and generously give

$54.12
Trish Rogers
Conquering your fears is an inspiration!

$54.12
Luca
Go get em xx

$54.12
Margaret Hamill

$54.12
Nicky Dolman
So inspiring Carrie - love Nicky and Paul xx

$54.12
Tayla

$52.92
Sarah Cocksedge
go girl. great cause. i can’t swim so i’m most impressed xxx

$52
Heidi Odonnell
Inspirational darling go out there and be the awesome human you are. You have got this x

$50
The real Jax
Lots of love from the one and only Jax xx

$49.76
Facebook Donation

$43.60
Karen Inman
Lots of love Karen and family x

$43.60
Tracy Harris
Go Girl..I'm so proud of you!♥️

$43.60
Kathy Hamill
Go Carrie, go! xo

$43.60
Julie Burton
Fantastic job Carrie. Such an amazing achievement.

$40
Jennifer Lugsdin
Carrie I've been watching your efforts on Strava - unbelievable, you are a true inspiration. The mental health of our youth is in decline and it's great to supprt organisations such as ReachOut. Congratulations!

$40
Meredith Cadman
Love from Meredith and family x

$40
Viv, Chris, Megan
With love Viv, Chris and Megan x

$33.15
Ruth Devine
Love always xxx
Best of luck from the Laissez Faire Team