I'm swimming to save lives
- This is my first year diving
- in for youth mental health
In October 2024, my dear friend Elise tragically passed away after being struck by a car. Elise was a compassionate, vibrant person who cared deeply about the well-being of others, particularly young people facing mental health challenges.
To honour her memory, I’m taking part in Laps for Life, an initiative that raises vital funds and awareness for young Australians living with mental health difficulties. Mental health was a cause close to Elise’s heart, and swimming laps is my way of keeping her spirit alive while supporting a cause she deeply believed in.
The funds raised through Laps for Life will help ReachOut provide life-saving support, tools, and resources for young people who are struggling. By swimming on behalf of Elise, I hope to contribute to a future where no one has to face mental health challenges alone.
Every lap I swim will be for Elise and for the many young people in need of help. If you’d like to support this cause, please consider donating or sharing this page. Together, we can make a real difference.
My Swim Progress
I've swum
0.00km (0 laps)
My Goal
50km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 574m
Average Distance Goal: 41,385KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
27
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$110
My Goal
$500
So far, you’ve raised 22% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$4206
My Team Goal
$2,000
So far, you’ve raised 210% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$440,858
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 13% of your fundraising goal!
My Team Members
Team Member
Maaike Vrij
Raised so far:
$20.00
Team Member
William Laidlaw (C)
Raised so far:
$270.65
Team Member
Oliver Owen
Raised so far:
$109.72
Team Member
Ray Oo
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Georgina Archibald
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Lauren Spinks
Raised so far:
$267.24
Team Member
Charlie Darcy
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Jess Sibley
Raised so far:
$109.72
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Michael Hodder
Raised so far:
$1,329.36
Team Member
Sue Doman
Raised so far:
$189.72
Team Member
JPJames Doman
Raised so far:
$23.30
Team Member
Freyja Sellenger
Raised so far:
$0
Thank you to my Sponsors
$54.86
Oliver Owen
$54.86
