I'm swimming to save lives

• This is my second year diving


• in for youth mental health

Dear friend:

Supporting the Laps for Life campaign is more than a charitable act; it's a profound commitment to our shared humanity. Having navigated the challenging waves of grief and learned the courage it takes to ask for help, I understand firsthand that mental health is not just a personal journey but a collective responsibility. Our youth, full of dreams yet vulnerable to life's uncertainties, need safe spaces and resources to thrive emotionally. By prioritizing their well-being, we build a stronger, more compassionate future. But this cause extends beyond the young—it's about nurturing the mental health of everyone around us and, just as significantly, ourselves.

By standing with me in this challenge, you're giving me the courage and commitment to achieve my goal: celebrating my 40th birthday by doing what I love most—swimming. For me, swimming is not just exercise; it's a way to care for my mental and physical health, a sanctuary where I feel free and grounded. It's also a deeply personal connection to my dad, who taught me to swim when I was very young, giving me the confidence to feel safe in the pool, the sea, and beyond. Honouring his memory through this campaign fills me with purpose as we work together to support youth mental health and remind everyone around us of the importance of prioritizing well-being—for them, ourselves, and the ones we love.

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 ensure 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 challenges they face.