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.
My Swim Progress
I've swum
6.60km (132 laps)
My Goal
20km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 2m
Average Distance Goal: 10,066KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
1786
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$7145
My Goal
$2,000
So far, you’ve raised 357% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$30454
My Team Goal
$2,000
So far, you’ve raised 1,523% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$2,008,336
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 56% of your fundraising goal!
My Team Members
Team Member
Maaike Vrij
Raised so far:
$165.16
Team Member
Alexandra Williams
Raised so far:
$20.00
Team Member
William Laidlaw (C)
Raised so far:
$435.32
Team Member
Oliver Owen
Raised so far:
$276.02
Team Member
Ray Oo
Raised so far:
$100.00
Team Member
Georgina Archibald
Raised so far:
$100.00
Team Member
Lauren Spinks
Raised so far:
$558.54
Team Member
Charlie Darcy
Raised so far:
$217.77
Team Member
Jess Sibley
Raised so far:
$496.74
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Michael Hodder
Raised so far:
$7,145.34
Team Member
Sue Doman
Raised so far:
$289.72
Team Member
JPJames Doman
Raised so far:
$123.30
Team Member
Freyja Sellenger
Raised so far:
$587.63
Team Member
kate hodgson
Raised so far:
$52.00
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Letty Nieuwenhuizen
Raised so far:
$1,256.40
Team Member
William Doman
Raised so far:
$123.30
Team Member
Charles Doman
Raised so far:
$270.08
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Tess Kettle
Raised so far:
$1,109.83
Team Member
Tim Hodder
Raised so far:
$467.16
Team Member
Araminta Beroukas
Raised so far:
$100.00
Team Member
Paul Doman
Raised so far:
$145.16
Team Member
Genevieve Salter-Douglas
Raised so far:
$873.22
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Dom Hodder
Raised so far:
$1,897.14
Team Member
John Hodder
Raised so far:
$696.36
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Emily Pollard
Raised so far:
$1,529.67
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Andrew COLLINS
Raised so far:
$1,014.21
Team Member
Harry Zanko
Raised so far:
$407.90
Team Member
Kate Owen
Raised so far:
$214.36
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Max Hodder
Raised so far:
$1,035.21
Team Member
James Hodder
Raised so far:
$638.72
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Mia Bailey
Raised so far:
$2,403.01
Team Member
Ruby Stoner
Raised so far:
$112.48
Team Member
Emily Lane
Raised so far:
$568.74
Team Member
Amelia Campagnaro
Raised so far:
$181.21
Team Member
Jimmy Grant
Raised so far:
$43.60
Team Member
Leah O’Neill
Raised so far:
$402.13
Team Member
Nicole Dean
Raised so far:
$22.58
Team Member
Michelle Cini
Raised so far:
$22.58
Team Member
Jackson Martin
Raised so far:
$0
Thank you to my Sponsors
Life-Saving Donation
$515
Dion Forstner
Life-Saving Donation
$312.90
Rohan Wall
Let’s get swimming mate ❤️
Life-Saving Donation
$300
Kat, Peter & Nath (MCA group)
A lovely cause for a lovely purpose. This is a wonderful way to support a cause that was close to Elise's heart. From Kat, Peter & Nath
Life-Saving Donation
$260.75
Luke Heagerty
Life-Saving Donation
$255.54
Marnie Marin
Hi Mick You are incredible! You never stop. Well done in all of the money you have raised for such and important cause and for continuing on what Elise started. Marnie.
Life-Saving Donation
$255.54
Dave Howe
Love ya mate - Elise would be so proud of the way you have protected everyone since her passing. Your strength is second too none and your love for family and friends is amazing. You are an inspiration Mick
Life-Saving Donation
$255.54
Anthony Burgon
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Michael Hodder
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Marco Forstner
$208.60
Denise Shackleton
Go Mick go!!! Love Adrian & Dee
$208.60
Lee Miezis
Good on you Mick.
$208.60
Lav & Jono Parker
In memory of wonderful Elise, forever our smiling neighbour & our kids favourite babysitter
$208.60
Adrian
I have no words, but I have such emotion.
$208.60
Dejan Brajovic
$200
Avni & Hana Sali
Sending our love and support ❤️
$135.04
Neil Jarvie
Her memory will live on forever
$135.04
Shaq Ross
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
$135.04
Jon and Mary Marshall
Mary said she would pack her swimsuit. Our thoughts are with you guys every day.❤️
$135.04
Whillans Family ♡
Sending our love Zach and Jemha ♡
$135.04
Amanda Quealy
$128
Stephanie & Robert
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Jo and Dave Courtney
Swim for Elise
$106.12
Anthony Hurst
Mick, when I swim, I sing. For you and Elise, Sting probably sang it best: “Every breath you take…”
$106.12
Anne Acciarito
$106.12
Adam Vidali
Keep up the good work Legend, your sister would be very proud. Sibling love runs deep❤️
$106.12
Paul Howe
No buoyancy aids allowed Mick.
$103.72
Fiore Family
With you every step of the way
$100
Du Nguyen
$100
Pauline Courtney
Elise would have been filled with love and happiness to see you doing this for her. You've been a wonderful father to her and she loved you with all of her heart. Let's see what the Hodder men can do for the Laps for Life cause that our daughter was so committed to last year! Love from Pauline 🦢🤍🐐 🏊♀️
$100
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$94.86
Kevin Purvis
Hi Michael, All strength to you in this important cause. We had a son who died by suicide in 2001. Any effort to support those impacted or those who are vulnerable is so important. Jenny & I both volunteer with The Compassionate Friends Victoria as part of our response to Stephen’s death. Keep up the laps!
$65.50
Robert Pantuosco
$64.67
Chris Corrigan
So very sad to hear about your daughter Mick. It sounds like this is a wonderful tribute to her. Sending love to you and your family. Enjoy your swimming 🏊♂️
$56.24
Paul and Carol Bruders
The beautiful spirit of Elise shines on in everyone. Another moment in time where she continues to spread her love and support of those in need, through her loving family and friends. The legacy of Elise will shine on forever, Michael. Sending all our love 🩷
$56.24
Jo Wallace
Such a tragic loss, your beloved daughter Elise.
$56.24
Jacinta S
All my love and thoughts for you and your family at the tragic loss of Elise - “Better bail laws” Justice for Elise xx
$56.24
Sharon Frigerio
Family of 5 Forever
$56.24
Pauline Fogarty
Beautiful. Swim well. Lots of love always, Matt and Pauline x
$56.24
Dean Bski
🙏❤️
$56.24
Imogen Jelbart
From Imogen, Hilton, Harrex and Remy Clarke. Squad Mate of Hattie and Jimmy. Always having your family in our thoughts.
$56.24
Lenka Sali
Sending lots of love and light in honour of your beautiful swan 🦢 🫶🏼✨
$56.24
Gabbie Bowman
$56.24
Joe Buffone
Power to you Michael, thoughts are with you. Preserve her memories celebrate her life. You are doing a good thing.
$54.99
Tony M
$54.12
Matthew Krueger
$54.12
Rick Van Es
Thoughts with you and your family Michael. Good luck with the laps.
$50
Corey Mark
$50
Steve Colquitt
I had no idea about the recent tragic loss of your daughter Mick. Hoping this small Donation can help to give you a bit more strength on your difficult journey.
$33.15
Peter Mcguffie
Good luck
$27.81
Marco
🙏🏼💪💯
$22.58
Ellea Courtney
🦢🤍🐐
$22.58
Anonymous
$11.65
Matthew George - Hustle Collectibles
You’re doing an amazing thing. I’m sorry for your loss.
