Penelope McDonald

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

$15940

My Team Goal

$15,000

So far, you’ve raised 106% of your fundraising goal!

Raised

$3,504,740

All Goal

$3,600,000

So far, you’ve raised 98% of your fundraising goal!

Funds raised over the years

NOTE: DISPLAYS PREVIOUS 3 YEARS OF FUNDRAISING ONLY

  • $1,695

    2023
  • $2,002

    2024

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.