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...
3230
Young people with vital mental health support.
Our Team Members
Team Member
Glenn Daniel
Raised so far:
$761
Captain
Telstra Team Captain (C)
Team Member
Aidan Whyte
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Peggy Renders
Raised so far:
$2,632
Team Member
ESAP Adelaide
Team Member
Chris Rolland
Raised so far:
$156
Team Member
Jackie Coates
Raised so far:
$119
Team Member
Nicole Gillmer
Team Member
Mike Song
Team Member
Shari Towns
Raised so far:
$106
Team Member
Andrew De Celis
Raised so far:
$494
Team Member
VINCENT LOUBET
Raised so far:
$56
Team Member
Mohit Garg
Team Member
Jase Schattner
Raised so far:
$529
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Alexandra Whitwam
Raised so far:
$1,117
Team Member
janine tennille
Team Member
Steve Connor
Raised so far:
$108
Team Member
Shane Smith
Team Member
Jacq Windle
Raised so far:
$142
Team Member
Julia Miles
Raised so far:
$63
Team Member
Nishan Rajapaksa
Raised so far:
$471
Team Member
Christopher Pencheff
Raised so far:
$112
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Andrew Godfrey
Raised so far:
$1,471
Team Member
Erin Kilah
Raised so far:
$309
Team Member
Elissa Fletcher
Raised so far:
$112
Team Member
Nicola Littleton
Team Member
Kate Hayes
Team Member
Belinda Burley
Raised so far:
$397
Team Member
John Ieraci
Raised so far:
$264
Team Member
Rosie Patrielli
Raised so far:
$112
Team Member
Lauren Barber
Raised so far:
$212
Team Member
Alison Read
Raised so far:
$215
Team Member
Margaret E
Team Member
Amelia Khong
Raised so far:
$210
Team Member
Katrina Alquillera
Team Member
Craig Smith
Team Member
Lily Jiang
Team Member
Jenna Cartwright
Raised so far:
$52
Team Member
Michelle Kanevsky
Team Member
Chas Vargas
Team Member
Louise Wong
Raised so far:
$104
Team Member
Mark Eid
Raised so far:
$207
Team Member
Kieren Votersen
Raised so far:
$347
Team Member
Emma McC
Raised so far:
$140
Team Member
Doris Azzopardi
Raised so far:
$200
Team Member
Jane Levinson
Raised so far:
$112
Team Member
Kathryn Feil
Team Member
Luke Marchant
Raised so far:
$112
Team Member
Joe Borger
Raised so far:
$783
Team Member
Lydia Hatch
Team Member
Miki Morimoto
Raised so far:
$79
Team Member
Genevieve N
Team Member
Stewart Gardiner
Team Member
Frances Bell
Team Member
Frances Bell
Team Member
Kevin Zhuang
Team Member
Zahra Bandukwala
Team Member
Jen Rendell
Raised so far:
$400
Thank you to our Sponsors
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Deb Woods
Life-Saving Donation
$256
Kath Vdm
So grateful for all you are doing to support this important issue Peggy and wishing you all the best for the big swim!
$209
Michael Alexander
$200
Facebook Donation
$200
Vicki Brady
Such an important cause - well done Peggy and the entire Telstra Team.
$200
Max Herrmann
A great cause. Good luck!
$158
Belinda Burley
$158
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$158
Anonymous
Good luck. I am sure your son would be proud of your efforts.
$158
Anonymous
$155
Anonymous
$155
Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$135
Anonymous
Great stuff Andrew!
$135
Laura Thornton
Hi Andrew, all the best with your swimming, James would be proud. Alex & Laura x
$135
Brad Thomas
Nice one Lexi. Hope you are well. Good luck with the swim you legend. X
$135
Emily M.
Well done, Andrew, on supporting such a good cause.
$132
John Ieraci
$132
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$111
Tam Wells
Thanks Peggy for raising awareness for youth mental health.
$106
Chris Rolland
$106
Lauren Barber
$106
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$106
Savia Diaz Shine
A cause close to my heart! Go you!
$106
Dipan Patel
Inspired by your dedication to Laps for Life. Proud to support this cause!
$106
Peggy Renders
$106
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$106
Dominick Ruggiero
Go Peggy!
$106
Alexandra Whitwam
$106
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$106
Nadine Russell
Well done Peggy on diving in to champion this critical cause!!
$106
Paul Odonohoe
Alarming and tragic statistics... very worthwhile cause. Any single suicide prevented is worth more than your entire target. Love your commitment to this Peggy. I genuinely believe this will make a difference for so many kids, their families and friends and the community as a whole,
$106
Steve Combes
What a great cause! Love your drive Peggy.
$104
Mark Eid
$104
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$101
Facebook Donation
$100
Kate Ciesielski
Bring on March, I know you will smash this goal.
$100
Doris
$100
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$100
Lucy Siebert
Congratulations Peggy - you are doing an amazing job for a hugely important cause
$100
Anonymous
$100
Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$100
Dale Scotcher
You'll smash this just like you always do ..... ❤️
$100
Anna Mallon
Go Peggy! Unfortuantely I've been touched by youth suicide I hope our youth continue to be supported with great initiatives like this.
$100
Lyndall Stoyles
Love your inspiration and passion Peggy
$100
Liz Stanaway
Peggy - thank you for making a difference.
$100
Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$100
Justine Rowe
Congrats Peggy! Thank you for sharing your why and helping to raise funds for such an important cause!
$100
Facebook Donation
$100
Lia Henry
Do a few laps for me Lexie :)
$100
Marj Lefroy
Great work Peggy
$95
Pege Kennedy
Good Luck Jase, great cause!
$95
Josh, Megan, Zac And Jord Banky
Love your commitment to a great cause! Keep up with those laps ...
$95
Dave Pollard
please wear something conservative for your agee group.
$89
Anonymous
That's very inspiring. Good Luck Nishant!
$89
Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$89
Cynthia
This is an excellent initiative, Joe! Go, Go, Go!! 🏊♂️
$88
Vdawg
$85
Wayne Van Hest
$80
Greg S
Thank you Bel.
$80
Alan Low
Glenn, you are a great person , all the best mate.
$65
Jacqueline Coates
$65
Jax Coates
Woo hoo! You are smashing it Lex!
$65
Sherrie Brown
Good luck Glenn,
$56
Alex Krinks
You've hit your donation goal, better get swimming Borger!!
$56
Jane Levinson
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Anonymous
$56
Anonymous
$56
Julie Redgers
Always in our hearts
$56
Luke Marchant
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Alison Read
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
James Wilson
Go Emma!!
$56
Di Baker
For James xx Always in my thoughts xx
$56
Mary B.
You never cease to amaze me with your dedication and passion 💕 This is 100% a worthy cause, and I’m so proud of you for supporting a deserving cause in such a meaningful way. You've got this!! 🏊♀️
$56
Andrew De Celis
$56
Christopher Pencheff
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Rosie Patrielli
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Jacq Windle
$56
Jase Schattner
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Nishan Rajapaksa
$56
Bron Thomas
Such an important cause! Good on you ADC!
$56
Margaret Sinclair
Go girl go xx
$56
Glen Tommy
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Kieren Votersen
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Trudy
This is a great cause ADC, thanks for playing a role in helping this cause. Looking forward to hearing you are heading to the Masters Games competing in Swimming once you have nailed this!
$56
Jo Best
As Dory says, "just keep swimming!".
$56
Lizzie Garrett
Go Lexie!!!!
$56
Andrew Godfrey
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
David Lees
Good Luck Nishan
$56
Steven Pinnoy
Just keep swimming. just keep swimming
$56
Adam
Good job Emma!!
$56
Lyn & Derek Marshall
Fabulous recognition of James' love of the water and zest for life. Hope you surpass your target!
$56
Shirley Kruger
$56
Nick Hall
Great cause Joe. Please make sure you send everyone photos, whether they ask for it or not. ;-)
$56
Prasanna Fredrick
keep up the great work!!
$56
Elissa Fletcher
$56
Megan Gilchrist
Go ADC!! Thanks for swimming for this great cause. I am even more impressed that you're swimming in your boardies and without googles! Champion.
$56
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$56
Tony
Yeeewww
$56
Ashlee October
$55
Tim Lee
Go Amelia!
$55
Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$55
Neera
Great work J oe and team Telstra
$55
Christian Mayne
$55
Brad Griffin
Great work Glenn, such an important cause
$54
Rox Hair
No doubt I will be doing some kms with you
$54
Lynette Brown
$54
Sam Garufo
Thanks for your leadership in this vital area Peggy. Will be with you in spirit as you smash out the laps!
$54
Glenda Daniel
Well done proud of you
$54
Kat S
Love this! Good luck with your laps and reaching your target. Can't wait to hear how your laps go
$54
Birgit Raasch
$54
Rodney Johnston
Good luck Glen
$54
Katy Pearce
$54
Steve Connor
$54
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$54
Alexandra Whitwam
Go Jax! I expect you will be just like a duck to water!!
$54
Wilson Castelino
All the best, Joe.
$54
Peter Schattner
Good onya, Jase.
$53
Shari Towns
$53
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$53
Mayur Narsey
Congratulations Peggy on such a great cause!
$52
James Brook
$52
Louise Wong
$52
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$51
Facebook Donation
$51
Facebook Donation
$51
Facebook Donation
$51
Facebook Donation
$50
Nikesh Madhu
All the best Joe!
$50
Dom Welsh
Best of luck Joe, well done mate, a very worthy cause!!
$50
Facebook Donation
$50
Jonathon Larkin
Great work Chris. Keep those arms turning and legs kicking!
$50
Dino Kapetanovic
$50
Jonathon Larkin
Great effort ADC. Keep those arms and legs going!
$50
Jonathon Larkin
Smashing stuff Lex. Keep it up.
$50
Shamin
I just wanted to say how proud I am of the incredible work you're doing with your Laps for Life fundraiser. Your dedication to raising awareness and funds for mental health is truly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work—you're making a real difference, and you've got my full support!
$50
Anonymous
$50
John Darcey
Good on you, Peggy. Love your work!
$50
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$50
Aruna M Nair
Go Glenn!
$50
Anonymous
$44
Anonymous
$30
Nick Stewart
$30
Lg
Happy swimming!
$30
Visaka Chandraratna
Great Cause. Good luck!👍🏾 Visaka and my UK crew.xx
$28
Ebony Brown
$28
Roy Wu
Don't drown fam u got thissss 💪💪
$28
Madeline Edwards
Excellent initiative Emma, good luck on the swim!
$28
Amy Williama
$26
Facebook Donation
$26
Facebook Donation
$26
Facebook Donation
$26
Ann Horrocks
$25
Shivani Shah
Love this! It's amazing that you are supporting this cause.
$25
Fozlul Rashid
Great challenge good luck
$23
Tina Tserpes
Swim your little heart out for them Julia !!
$23
Dean Harrington
Good luck, Joe. It's for a great cause!
$23
Anonymous
You go girl
$23
Sam C
Nice one Nishan!
$23
Maria Simmons
You go girl
$23
Risa Maehara
You got this Miki!!!!
$23
Charlotte
Good luck with the laps. You'll be swimming like a fish before you know it!
$23
Matt Condo
$21
Facebook Donation
$20
Peter Berne
Great cause, best of luck Peggy.
$20
Julia Miles
$20
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$20
Janney Yang
$12
Anish Anbalagan
$12
Sharon Kavanagh
$12
Matched By Pni Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$12
Ryan Godfrey
$6
Miki Morimoto
$6
Matched By Reef Shark Foundation
$5
