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
4.70km (0 laps)
My Goal
30km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 2m
Average Distance Goal: 10,064KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
69
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$276
My Goal
$500
So far, you’ve raised 55% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$30560
My Team Goal
$2,000
So far, you’ve raised 1,528% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$2,011,255
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:
$674.86
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
$54.86
Oliver Owen
$54.86
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation
$50
Pauline Courtney & Michael Hodder
A heartfelt thanks to you Ollie for starting up a Laps for Elise team to honour Elise and raise money for a cause that meant a lot to her. You’re an amazing, special man who really cares about people. Elise had the best friends anyone could hope to have. Love from Pauline & Michael 🦢🐐🤍
$50
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$33.15
Shae Colbert
Love your work Ollie!! Xx
$33.15
