I'm swimming to save lives
- This is my second year diving
- in for youth mental health
Did you know that suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in Australia?
Each year, more young people die by suicide than in car accidents or from cancer.
This statistic is both shocking and heartbreaking. On top of this, with the rollback of policies protecting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the US, the need for mental health support has never been more urgent. I’m swimming for youth, but I’m also swimming for trans men and women, who, simply by being themselves, are more than twice as likely to attempt suicide, with over 90% experiencing suicidal thoughts. To the LGBTQI+ community: know that you are not alone in this incredible country!
This March, I’m taking part in a swim to ensure young Australians get the mental health support they desperately need.
By sponsoring my challenge, you’ll be helping to prevent youth suicide.
Every dollar raised will help young people feel better about today and the future, no matter what challenges they face.
If this means something to you, register today and swim too! Swim as much as you wish over the month, you set your distance and financial goal.
Thanks to the support of the my incredibly supportive employers, we have created a team - the Harbourside Champions! to maximise our efforts. Join this team and they will add a $50 donation.
Join the team by clicking the link on the bottom on this page or using this URL https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/join/HarboursideChampions
Thank you to the Mosman Rowers Club, Foys and Flying Bear; Kirribilli and The Navy Bear in Rushcutters Bay
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...
323
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$1294
My Goal
$2,000
So far, you’ve raised 65% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$1716
My Team Goal
$5,000
So far, you’ve raised 34% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,604,293
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 101% of your fundraising goal!
Funds raised over the years
NOTE: DISPLAYS PREVIOUS 3 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING ONLY
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2024
Thank you to my Sponsors
$158.25
Andrea Kudelova-Kells
$135.04
Neets
Me & the Peen Team are so grateful for all that you are, and all that you do! Thank you for making the world a better place!
$135.04
Michelle Barr
Good on you Mark - such a worthy cause and amazing personal goal. You do the laps and I’ll cheer you on from the virtual poolside!
$103.72
Scott & Toby
Great cause Mark amd kudos to you and the team
$94.86
Carlos Mijango Perez
$85.48
Lachlan Franklin
Good on you Mark, it's a great cause.
$85.48
Matched by The GPT Group
$64.67
Kathrina Doran
Very inspiring Mark, a great cause and a huge effort.
$56.24
Aaron Drake
Mental over occupational health and safety
$56.24
Belinda Clarke
So Impressive Mark!!!!
$56.24
Matched by The GPT Group
$54.12
Bird & Bear
Thank you for supporting those in need with an incredible effort in the pool!
$54.12
Lada Rimmer
Good luck darling, you are amazing!!! We are so proud of you.
$54.12
Ed Belo
Well done Mark. Such a great cause.
$50
Mark Chinnock
$40
Mum and Dad
Nice one Mark - Love Mum and Dad
$10
