Swimming to save lives
- This is my first year diving
- in for youth mental health
It is so horrifying to know that suicide is the leading cause of death for young people in Australia. Over two years ago, I lost my friend, Manny, to suicide. He was a beautiful and kind soul and I think of him everyday. He will forever hold such a special place in my heart, and so many others'.
I'm setting myself the challenge to swim 31km over the 31 days of March 2025. I'm hoping to raise $1000 so that services, like Reach Out, can ensure young Australians have access to the mental health support they urgently need.
If you're able to, please consider making a donation towards my challenge. All funds raised will help young people feel better about today and the future, no matter what challenges they're facing.
My Swim Progress
I've swum
31.00km (1,255 laps)
My Goal
31km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 9m
Average Distance Goal: 16KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
580
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$2319
My Goal
$2,000
So far, you’ve raised 116% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$0
My Team Goal
$0
So far, you’ve raised nan% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,603,925
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 101% of your fundraising goal!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$128
Helen
$128
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$106.12
Carolyn
Well done Soph! 🏊🏼❤️
$106.12
Snow Bunny
Good on you Sophie, loving how you’re stepping up.
$100
Scarlett Elkins Priest
Go Sophie!! Swim swim swim 🏊 what a great cause ❤️❤️
$100
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$94.86
Rosemary Michael
Pleased to be able to support this cause. Thank you Sophie!
$94.86
charlie mcnamara
tear it up shodge!
$94.86
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$94.86
Dani
Dear Sophie, thank you so much for doing this for Manny. It is so sad that his death was not enough for the universe. More beautiful young men and women die every day. I miss him so much.
$60
Alex Ward
Keep being amazing Soph! You're the best :)
$56.24
Lachlan
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$56.24
Eleanor
Proud of you sodge 💗
$56.24
Barwon Stud
You are a fish
$56.24
Liv Shand
Smashing it Sophie 🤜🏼❤️🥰🥰
$54.99
Linda Shelton
$54.12
Katie
Go Sophie!! ❤️❤️
$52
Emma Shelton
$52
Max Williams
Incredible Soph!! 🏊♀️🏊♀️🏊♀️
$52
Lordy
$43.60
Diana Hipgrave
Such a great cause Soph ❤️
$43.60
Anonymous
$33.15
Jason Lam
This is a great thing you’re doing Sophie, keep it up!! ❤️❤️
$31
Rosie Yates
Go Sodgey 🥳
$30
Sarah Brennan
Go Soph🩷
$27.81
Holly Jones
Well done Sophie! Love, Holly 🏊♀️
$26.38
Sophie Hodge
$26.38
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation
$25
Annabel & Rob
Go Sophie!!! Great for raising awareness.
$25
Amy & Liam
Good luck Soph 🤩🎉
$25
Nanny Bananny
Go Soph! What a beautiful cause 👏🏽
$22.58
Elizabeth Mckenize
Hey girl x I know it’s not much, I’m trying to save but I’m happy to see you doing something so kind! Thinking of you always and I hope to see you soon x
$22.58
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$22.58
Elise March
You go queen!!!
$22.58
Evi Shepherd
$22.58
Anonymous
$21
Emily
Amazing work Sophie!
$21
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$20
Helena Wong Hansen
So proud of you Soph, constantly doing incredible things ❤️
$20
Sarah
In awe of this, Soph! Good luck 🥰
$20
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$17.16
Harriet Furphy
Good on you Soph!!
$15
Steph B
proud of you soph!
$15
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$11.65
Emily Abrahams
Love ur work!!!!
$11.65
Lilli Ingram
Go Sodge!!!
$10
Lola Crivelli
$10
Mez
Go Soph 🐠 💪🏼
$6.13
Gabi
$6.13
Catalina Quintero
Im so proud of you as someone who experienced the effects of depression. This is an incredible feat as not everyone has the support I did to prevent the worst🩷
$5
indah
semangat 🫶🫶
$5
Well done Sophie - a lovely way to honour Manny’s memory