Sophie Hodge

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...

571

Young people with vital mental health support.

Fundraising Progress

Raised

$2282

My Goal

$2,000

So far, you’ve raised 114% of your fundraising goal!

Raised

$0

My Team Goal

$0

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

Raised

$3,504,684

All Goal

$3,600,000

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

Thank you to my Sponsors

$128

Helen

Well done Sophie - a lovely way to honour Manny’s memory

$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 🥳

$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

$5

indah

semangat 🫶🫶

$5

Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners