I'm swimming to save lives
- This is my fifth 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.
Mpartwe Swimmers in Tenth Place
Hi friends,
I’m halfway through Laps for Life, and I’m continuing to swim to raise funds for youth mental health! Thanks so much to everyone who has donated. Every dollar makes a difference. If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to make a donation to my fundraising page to help me raise these vital funds: https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/penelopemcdonald Thank you so much!
My Swim Progress
I've swum
20.00km (460 laps)
My Goal
20km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 9m
Average Distance Goal: 16KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
899
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$3596
My Goal
$3,000
So far, you’ve raised 120% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$15996
My Team Goal
$15,000
So far, you’ve raised 107% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,603,734
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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2023
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2024
My Team Members
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Penelope McDonald (C)
Raised so far:
$3,596.25
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Georgia Stewart
Raised so far:
$1,385.72
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
julia Burke
Raised so far:
$2,040.72
Team Member
Bruce Pascoe
Raised so far:
$20.00
Team Member
Rayyan Khan Mohammed
Raised so far:
$0
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Sally Mumford
Raised so far:
$1,223.95
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Ruth Morley
Raised so far:
$3,834.45
Team Member
Katrina Budrikis
Raised so far:
$553.92
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Katie Allen
Raised so far:
$1,666.22
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Kate O'Brien
Raised so far:
$1,362.80
Team Member
Samantha Kendal
Raised so far:
$0
Thank you to my Sponsors
Life-Saving Donation
$515
Jane McDonald
Life-Saving Donation
$255.54
Anne Topfer
Life-Saving Donation
$250
Cate Cahill
It was extremely difficult to find support for my son’s mental health issues between the ages of 13 and 24. When help was available it was horribly inconsistent and uncaring - both private and public health. He will suffer the outcome of the lack of mental health care for youth in NSW for some time, probably the rest of his life; and still, no doubt, he is one of the lucky ones with family on his side. Hoping many kids are supported with this money. Happy swimming!
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$200
ROBYN DELANEY
Thank you to the whole team for doing this and making a difference. Love and hugs!
$135.04
Anonymous
Go Penny! 🖤
$135.04
jennifer young
thanks for the great photos of all the pools and the great effort for a cause very close to my heart❤️
$128
SaturdayYoga
Happy to support your passion for this cause.
$106.12
Deirdre Leslie
$106.12
Vicki Sugars
Good onya Penny.
$106.12
Ianne Haynes
Inspirational..!!
$106.12
Anni and Helen
Go girl, great effort yet again!
$100
Pip Parsonson
$80
Carmen Galan
Well done!!
$64.24
Anonymous
What a worthwhile fundraiser. Thanks for doing the laps Prince Alfred Park is a lovely pool to swim in. If you get to go there one afternoon let me know and I would love to join you x
$56.24
Glenn Morrison
Nice going Penny, keep paddling!
$56.24
Deb Tipper
Swim away Penny, this is a great cause!
$56.24
Lib
$56.24
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$56.24
Bec Summerton
Such an important cause. Go Penny!
$56.24
Graham Tweedie
Well done Penny. Great cause
$56.24
Fotini Manikakis
$56.24
Margie Burke
Congrats Penny, awesome swim!
$56.24
Jennifer Knox
Splash Penny, supporting your efforts 👌
$56.24
Cate McDonald
I’m proud of you girl!
$54.12
Anne Hoddinott
Swim like a dolphin Your energy is formidable Xxxx
$54.12
Dira Horne
Go Penny
$52
Carol Muir
Good work Penny
$52
Jacqui Feeney
Great work Penny
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Penelope
Supporting a good cause
$50
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$33.15
Bec Smith
Wonder Woman!
$33.15
Beth Gibbings
$27.81
Naomi Robertson
Amazing effort Penny! 😘
$22.58
Glenn Mullaney
Thank you, and your team for raising awareness and funds. Here's to a great outcome.
$22.58
Lorraine Poole
Well done.
