I'm swimming to save lives
- This is my first year diving
- in for youth mental health
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 swimming 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.
Biggest swim
I'm so proud of myself. I did my biggest swim this afternoon. 48 laps. I had the lane to myself, it was raining and I think the energy drink kicked in at the right time. I was also spurred on by the generous donations I got today. I think I'll finish this in one more pool session.Slow going and the 'cyclone'
I've been out the pill for a while. My work and kids schedule slowed me down a bit. I have about 80 laps to swim now in 7 days. A few extra trips to the pool. I want to finish on Sunday. I plan to film my last lap. Some weird things go through your head whilst swimming. Lots of heavy stuff going on in my life at the moment and I know I have support and resources to help me so I'm doing this for the young people who don't have that.On the catch up
Getting ready for march
My Swim Progress
I've swum
5.00km (0 laps)
My Goal
5km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 9m
Average Distance Goal: 16KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
575
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$2298
My Goal
$1,100
So far, you’ve raised 209% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$0
My Team Goal
$0
So far, you’ve raised nan% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,575,400
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 100% of your fundraising goal!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$200
Chris Bland
$168.80
Richard And-Georgia
Go you good thing! Super great cause. Good luck!
$168.80
Sandy Jacobson
$160
Jan Jacobson
$160
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation
$150
Peter Heiderich
$135.04
Sue Norris
$105.50
Cathie Smith
Good on you Jan.
$56.24
Jacobson family
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$54.86
Jan Jacobson
$54.86
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation
$54.86
Jane Bailey
Good on you Jan! Go well. X
$54.86
Leyla Jacobson
$54.12
Tracey Moore
Good on you Jan! Just keep swimming, just keep swimming 🏊♀️🏊♀️🏊♀️🏊♀️
$52.92
aveen hopkins
Great work, Jan!
$52
Bronwen
Good luck! Not that you need it - you will smash it.
$52
Marie Saliba
A great cause so close to our hearts 💕
$40
Karlamanda Gault
$33.15
Anonymous
$33.15
Melina Milne
You are AMAZING !!!!
$33.15
Brian
Fantastic job for a very worthy cause Jan! Just keep swimming!
$30
Heather Grundy
Well done, Jan! Such a great cause. Delighted to help out
$26.38
Kathleen Basa
$22.58
Nicole Woods
Well done Jan! One lap at a time.
$22.58
Sam Williams
You’re amazing 🤩
$22.58
Mel Canale
Well done Jan! Swimming for an amazing cause... "just keep swimming, just keep swimming" xx
$22.58
yolanda
Go Jan Go!!!
$22.58
Joanna Kerr
Go Jan!
$22.58
Anna
Good on you, Jan!!
$22
Gail
Good luck with your laps - keep your spirits up! :D
$21.10
Andrew Getgood
Fantastic cause Jan. All the best.
$20
Julie E
$20
Matched by The GPT Group
$20
Kristi Olivares
Wonderful Cause!
$20
Luke Becconsall
Go Jan, what an inspiration for the rest of us :) Swim like a fish
$11.65
Leah
Best Wishes for a Strong Swim!
$10.55
Danielle Garrard
Enjoy your swim!
$10.55
Tom
You're a legend!!
$10
Briony
Awesome work Jan!
$10
Go Jan . . . it means so much to us all, Thank you