Swimming for Ira

And it's a wrap!



Team Ira meet up in Newstead to cross the finish line at 24km (against a target of 20km) and funds raised over $2,000 (target of $1,000). proud to have achieved this and hope it goes some way to supporting young folks 🥰🙋🏻‍♀️

Cooler in the pool today



managed 800m so not too far to go now. Think 20km is my level but maybe next year I can do more. so pleased to be swimming for this cause ☝️

Injury reduces laps today



managed 600m trying not to challenge right knee. am still on track for 20km by Monday. Thank you for all donations received Thankyou 🙏

Another km done in newstead



with thanks to Steve Muller for the donation and the pix!

Pb at gurru wanyarra



1300m completed in 50m pool. feeling awesome!

Swimming in a storm



it has thundered down here in Victoria. an interesting swim! managed 500m and then ran for cover.

Best day so far!



160 lengths in our little pool. getting closer to my goal with every little lap. thanks to all for donations so far.

Pic!



as below....

Rewards in the spa!



after todays swim. unicorn on way to congratulate me 😎

Half way through- phew!



my teammate is not well so I'm swimming for us both. pleased with my 134 lengths in our little pool today 🥰

Another day: another swim!



it's a stretch in our little pool and lots of turning but I've gone past 1 and made it to 1.1km today. 🙋🏻‍♀️

Another day; another km



pleased to get back in the pool again and march on towards our goal. I find varying strokes help keep it interesting!

Made 1km in our little pool



134 laps and worth it to break the 1000m. husband and dogs impressed. At least I think they are 🤗

First day!



made a start on a very fresh morning in central Victoria. planning to do more every day interspersed with swims in a 50m pool. every lap counts 🥰.

We’re swimming to save lives



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, we’re swimming to make sure young people in Australia have the mental health support they urgently need.

By sponsoring our 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.

Our Impact

So far this year we helped provide...

675

Young people with vital mental health support.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Life-Saving Donation

$300

Sofia&allen Parents Of 💜ira💜

In memory of my Daughter 💜🪽IRA🪽💜. Me and Allen would like to support you . My darling Anastasia your care,love&support it’s the light in my darkness.. SENDING YOU STRENGTH 🤗

Life-Saving Donation

$245

Ausmed

Thank you for raising awareness about this issue

$106

Ruth Rozario

Love what you are doing. Enjoy it!!

$106

Steffie & Lolita Heiniger

$102

Anonymous

Well done kiddo!

$100

Steve Muller

Dupergirl!!

$100

Facebook Donation

$95

Anastasia Panayiotidis

Hello Jacqui, supporting my Captain and f our swimming team here as first mate.

$65

Anonymous

Well done sis!

$65

Vincenzo Lucisano

Thank you for doing this. We lost a special girl.

$65

Lidia Lae

Amazing effort 👏🏻👏🏻 You inspire me Anastasia 💕

$60

Jane Pearson

Love your work, Jacqui!

$60

Annabel Drynan

Well done Anastasia 💪

$56

Mervyn Cribbes

Well done Jacqui

$56

Annemarie & Jena

Well done 👏👏

$56

Gordon Family

We miss Ira everyday! Thank you for making a stand and raising awareness - we support you.

$56

Lizette T

Love you and your incredible generous kindness's 🩵

$56

Lizette Twisleton

Legend, darling generous and kind soul 🩵

$56

Russell Vickery

Free m Russ & Matt

$55

Joni Ketter

$55

Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners

$55

Anastasia Panayatioditis

$55

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$55

Anonymous

$55

Matched By Reef Shark Foundation

$54

Niki Matziaris-garay

$54

Anthelia Tzanis

Bravo sou Anastasia mou! Είσαι αξιοθαύμαστη!

$54

Sue Paikopoulos

Dear Anastasia. A heartfelt and wonderful tribute to your God daughter Ira! Good luck and best wishes!!❤️

$54

Michelle Burrell

$54

Lidia

Well done Anastasia- For the brave- near and far. Love you forever Ira 💜

$54

Hellenic Women's Network Vic.heliades Inc Matziaris- Garay

$51

Facebook Donation

$50

Sandra Morris

Great work effort

$44

Cathy Podesta

$28

Anonymous

$25

Jessy Warn

Go Jacqui!! What a great cause!! 🏊 💪

$23

Marie Perillo

💖

$23

Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners