I'm Swimming to Make a Difference! 🏊♀️💙
- This is my first year diving
- in for youth mental health
Hi, I’m Sophie, the Swim School Manager at WestSwim, and this March, I’m taking on the Laps for Life challenge to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health.
As a leader of youth in the aquatic industry, I work closely with young people every day—both in the water and on the pool deck. I mentor and lead a team of swim instructors, many of whom are 16 years and older, and I also support hundreds of young swimmers within our program. I see firsthand the challenges young people face, and I know how important it is to create an environment where they feel supported, encouraged, and valued.
I truly believe in the work that Laps for Life does to improve youth mental health, and I want to do my part to make a difference.
Swimming is more than just a skill; it’s a way to build confidence, resilience, and a sense of community. That’s why I’m swimming laps this March—to help raise awareness and funds to support young Australians in need.
Every donation, big or small, helps fund crucial mental health programs. If you can, please support my challenge by donating, sharing, or cheering me on! Together, we can make waves for change. 🌊💙
My Swim Progress
I've swum
12.50km (500 laps)
My Goal
10km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 9m
Average Distance Goal: 16KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
24
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$97
My Goal
$100
So far, you’ve raised 97% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$367
My Team Goal
$1,000
So far, you’ve raised 37% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,603,925
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 101% of your fundraising goal!
My Team Members
Team Member
bella maynard
Raised so far:
$208.05
Team Member
Sophie Wanstall (C)
Raised so far:
$96.95
Team Member
Lachie Pattison
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
grace wakefield
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Nathan Mifsud
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Alexander Siow
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Courtney Bailey
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
chrlie fulton
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Connor Fear
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Suzie Davies
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Jemima Green
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Georgia Strachan
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Susanne Plumridge
Raised so far:
$0
Thank you to my Sponsors
$33.15
Koenig fam
$25.50
Jo Campbell
Well done 👍
$11.65
Mollie Shepherd
Good work!!
$11.65
Jane Hook
$10
Anonymous
$5
Anonymous
Your welcome
Love your work Sophie and WestSwim team! 💚 Love Koenig fam