I'm swimming to save lives for my dear friend Elise Hodder
- This is my first year diving
- in for youth mental health
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, I'm swimming to make sure young people in Australia have the mental health support they urgently need.
By sponsoring my 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.
My Swim Progress
I've swum
9.00km (180 laps)
My Goal
24km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 2m
Average Distance Goal: 10,064KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...

277
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$1110
My Goal
$500

So far, you’ve raised 222% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$30560
My Team Goal
$2,000

So far, you’ve raised 1,528% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$2,011,255
All Goal
$3,600,000

So far, you’ve raised 56% of your fundraising goal!
My Team Members
Team Member

Maaike Vrij
Raised so far:
$165.16
Team Member

Alexandra Williams
Raised so far:
$20.00
Team Member

William Laidlaw (C)
Raised so far:
$435.32
Team Member

Oliver Owen
Raised so far:
$276.02
Team Member

Ray Oo
Raised so far:
$100.00
Team Member

Georgina Archibald
Raised so far:
$100.00
Team Member

Lauren Spinks
Raised so far:
$558.54
Team Member

Charlie Darcy
Raised so far:
$217.77
Team Member

Jess Sibley
Raised so far:
$496.74
Thorpey's Heroes
Member

Michael Hodder
Raised so far:
$7,145.34
Team Member

Sue Doman
Raised so far:
$289.72
Team Member

JPJames Doman
Raised so far:
$123.30
Team Member

Freyja Sellenger
Raised so far:
$587.63
Team Member

kate hodgson
Raised so far:
$52.00
Thorpey's Heroes
Member

Letty Nieuwenhuizen
Raised so far:
$1,256.40
Team Member

William Doman
Raised so far:
$123.30
Team Member

Charles Doman
Raised so far:
$270.08
Thorpey's Heroes
Member

Tess Kettle
Raised so far:
$1,109.83
Team Member

Tim Hodder
Raised so far:
$467.16
Team Member

Araminta Beroukas
Raised so far:
$100.00
Team Member

Paul Doman
Raised so far:
$145.16
Team Member

Genevieve Salter-Douglas
Raised so far:
$873.22
Thorpey's Heroes
Member

Dom Hodder
Raised so far:
$1,897.14
Team Member

John Hodder
Raised so far:
$696.36
Thorpey's Heroes
Member

Emily Pollard
Raised so far:
$1,529.67
Thorpey's Heroes
Member

Andrew COLLINS
Raised so far:
$1,014.21
Team Member

Harry Zanko
Raised so far:
$407.90
Team Member

Kate Owen
Raised so far:
$214.36
Thorpey's Heroes
Member

Max Hodder
Raised so far:
$1,035.21
Team Member

James Hodder
Raised so far:
$638.72
Thorpey's Heroes
Member

Mia Bailey
Raised so far:
$2,403.01
Team Member

Ruby Stoner
Raised so far:
$112.48
Team Member

Emily Lane
Raised so far:
$674.86
Team Member

Amelia Campagnaro
Raised so far:
$181.21
Team Member

Jimmy Grant
Raised so far:
$43.60
Team Member

Leah O’Neill
Raised so far:
$402.13
Team Member

Nicole Dean
Raised so far:
$22.58
Team Member

Michelle Cini
Raised so far:
$22.58
Team Member

Jackson Martin
Raised so far:
$0
Thank you to my Sponsors

$135.04
Francesca Imeneo

$106.12
Ian Kettle

$94.86
Yasmin
Proud of you my love! Go smash it, love you

$56.24
Matthew Schiller

$56.24
Carrie
Go Tessy xox

$56.24
Claire Oliver

$56.24
Sophie Bohlsen

$56.24
Amanda Thiele

$56.24
Tess Kettle

$56.24
Tony Hampton

$56.24
Tess Kettle

$56.24
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation

$52
Troy Kettle
I admire your strength and the beautiful way you’re keeping Elise’s memory and spirit alive! I love you Tessy!

$52
Ryan Kettle

$52
Michaela
💜💜

$50
Pauline Courtney & Michael Hodder
Tess, you were a very special friend of Elise’s and she loved you dearly. You’re an incredible woman who would do anything for someone you care about. Have some fun in the water. A heartfelt thanks from us for honouring Elise in this way and participating in a cause close to Elise’s heart. Love from Pauline and Michael 🦢🤍🐐

$50
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners

$11.65
James Mittell
The least I could do to support
Go Tess!! <3 <3