I'm swimming to save lives
- 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
25.50km (256 laps)
My Goal
20km
How do you compare to other participants?
Average Distance Swum: 9m
Average Distance Goal: 16KM
My Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
2941
Young people with vital mental health support.
Fundraising Progress
Raised
$11764
My Goal
$2,000
So far, you’ve raised 588% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$60565
My Team Goal
$2,000
So far, you’ve raised 3,028% of your fundraising goal!
Raised
$3,572,081
All Goal
$3,600,000
So far, you’ve raised 100% of your fundraising goal!
My Team Members
Team Member
Maaike Vrij
Raised so far:
$499.62
Team Member
Alexandra Williams
Raised so far:
$74.12
Team Member
William Laidlaw (C)
Raised so far:
$680.72
Team Member
Oliver Owen
Raised so far:
$554.53
Team Member
Ray Oo
Raised so far:
$100.00
Team Member
Georgina Archibald
Raised so far:
$154.12
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Lauren Spinks
Raised so far:
$1,001.16
Team Member
Charlie Darcy
Raised so far:
$841.05
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Jess Sibley
Raised so far:
$1,006.32
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Michael Hodder
Raised so far:
$11,763.54
Team Member
Sue Doman
Raised so far:
$312.30
Team Member
JPJames Doman
Raised so far:
$123.30
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Freyja Sellenger
Raised so far:
$1,375.34
Team Member
kate hodgson
Raised so far:
$483.44
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:
$322.08
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Tess Kettle
Raised so far:
$1,508.39
Team Member
Tim Hodder
Raised so far:
$686.52
Team Member
Araminta Beroukas
Raised so far:
$100.00
Team Member
Paul Doman
Raised so far:
$249.16
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Genevieve Salter-Douglas
Raised so far:
$1,271.81
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Dom Hodder
Raised so far:
$2,033.10
Team Member
John Hodder
Raised so far:
$752.60
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Emily Pollard
Raised so far:
$3,770.55
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Andrew COLLINS
Raised so far:
$1,445.12
Team Member
Harry Zanko
Raised so far:
$582.35
Team Member
Kate Owen
Raised so far:
$400.48
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Max Hodder
Raised so far:
$1,356.90
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
James Hodder
Raised so far:
$4,708.50
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Mia Bailey
Raised so far:
$3,556.59
Team Member
Ruby Stoner
Raised so far:
$555.44
Team Member
Emily Lane
Raised so far:
$697.44
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Amelia Campagnaro
Raised so far:
$1,608.40
Team Member
Jimmy Grant
Raised so far:
$955.03
Team Member
Leah O’Neill
Raised so far:
$669.41
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:
$264.63
Team Member
Jason Schimming
Raised so far:
$522.28
Team Member
Margaret Fraser
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
Owen Lewis
Raised so far:
$908.54
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Jane Homewood
Raised so far:
$1,047.64
Thorpey's Heroes
Member
Elle McEvedy-Dark
Raised so far:
$1,053.69
Team Member
Lily Baxter
Raised so far:
$193.00
Team Member
Claire Sullivan
Raised so far:
$0
Team Member
sophie Uwland
Raised so far:
$108.24
Thank you to my Sponsors
Life-Saving Donation
$515
Jack Weber
Life-Saving Donation
$515
Jensen family
Life-Saving Donation
$515
Dion Forstner
Life-Saving Donation
$312.90
Rohan Wall
Let’s get swimming mate ❤️
Life-Saving Donation
$300
Kat, Peter & Nath (MCA group)
A lovely cause for a lovely purpose. This is a wonderful way to support a cause that was close to Elise's heart. From Kat, Peter & Nath
Life-Saving Donation
$260.75
Luke Heagerty
Life-Saving Donation
$255.54
Marnie Marin
Hi Mick You are incredible! You never stop. Well done in all of the money you have raised for such and important cause and for continuing on what Elise started. Marnie.
Life-Saving Donation
$255.54
Max Hodder
So so so proud of you dad. You are inspiring. I love you, we love you.
Life-Saving Donation
$255.54
Dave Howe
Love ya mate - Elise would be so proud of the way you have protected everyone since her passing. Your strength is second too none and your love for family and friends is amazing. You are an inspiration Mick
Life-Saving Donation
$255.54
Anthony Burgon
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Michael Hodder
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Matched by Reef Shark Foundation
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Marco Forstner
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
Life-Saving Donation
$245
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$208.60
Denise Shackleton
Go Mick go!!! Love Adrian & Dee
$208.60
Lee Miezis
Good on you Mick.
$208.60
Lav & Jono Parker
In memory of wonderful Elise, forever our smiling neighbour & our kids favourite babysitter
$208.60
Adrian
I have no words, but I have such emotion.
$208.60
Dejan Brajovic
$200
Avni & Hana Sali
Sending our love and support ❤️
$138.21
Ayden Frigerio
$135.04
Neil Jarvie
Her memory will live on forever
$135.04
Shaq Ross
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
$135.04
Jon and Mary Marshall
Mary said she would pack her swimsuit. Our thoughts are with you guys every day.❤️
$135.04
Whillans Family ♡
Sending our love Zach and Jemha ♡
$135.04
Amanda Quealy
$128
Stephanie & Robert
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Jo and Dave Courtney
Swim for Elise
$106.12
Anthony Hurst
Mick, when I swim, I sing. For you and Elise, Sting probably sang it best: “Every breath you take…”
$106.12
Anne Acciarito
$106.12
Paul Robbo
You know how I feel mate. Love ya like a brother and I will be there well and truly on the 17th. Are we meeting somewhere first for coffee?
$106.12
Adam Vidali
Keep up the good work Legend, your sister would be very proud. Sibling love runs deep❤️
$106.12
Jade Jones
All the best with your laps Mike! We’ll be thinking of you and Elise on the 15th. Jade, Hugh, Oscar & Billie x
$106.12
Paul Howe
No buoyancy aids allowed Mick.
$103.72
Brad & Zoe
Sending our love and support to you and the family 🤍🤍
$103.72
Fiore Family
With you every step of the way
$100
Emily Pollard
A beautiful cause and a great way to honour Elise. Well done Mick!
$100
Du Nguyen
$100
Russ Linford
To your beautiful daughter & our wonderful friend Elise Always in our thoughts as are you all Mick Pauline James Max & family We love you & here for you all xx
$100
Pauline Courtney
Elise would have been filled with love and happiness to see you doing this for her. You've been a wonderful father to her and she loved you with all of her heart. Let's see what the Hodder men can do for the Laps for Life cause that our daughter was so committed to last year! Love from Pauline 🦢🤍🐐 🏊♀️
$100
Matched by PNI Foundation & Antipodes Partners
$94.86
Kevin Purvis
Hi Michael, All strength to you in this important cause. We had a son who died by suicide in 2001. Any effort to support those impacted or those who are vulnerable is so important. Jenny & I both volunteer with The Compassionate Friends Victoria as part of our response to Stephen’s death. Keep up the laps!
$94.86
Robin Bowra
$89
Anonymous
Thank you for what you are doing. 💛
$65.50
Robert Pantuosco
$64.67
Chris Corrigan
So very sad to hear about your daughter Mick. It sounds like this is a wonderful tribute to her. Sending love to you and your family. Enjoy your swimming 🏊♂️
$64.67
Louis Riseley
Good luck Mick. It’s amazing to see everyone coming together to honour Elise. Sending love ❤️
$56.24
Paul and Carol Bruders
The beautiful spirit of Elise shines on in everyone. Another moment in time where she continues to spread her love and support of those in need, through her loving family and friends. The legacy of Elise will shine on forever, Michael. Sending all our love 🩷
$56.24
Liz n Phil Lubberink
Sending you strength for your swim, Michael. In honour of Elise and the cause she was dedicated to. And in support of our dear friend, Elise's Aunty Cath.
$56.24
Eloise Gow
$56.24
Jo Wallace
Such a tragic loss, your beloved daughter Elise.
$56.24
Maddy Fraser
Sending love ❤️🔥 Elise would be so proud
$56.24
Jacinta S
All my love and thoughts for you and your family at the tragic loss of Elise - “Better bail laws” Justice for Elise xx
$56.24
Sharon Frigerio
Family of 5 Forever
$56.24
Pauline Fogarty
Beautiful. Swim well. Lots of love always, Matt and Pauline x
$56.24
Eliza Watson
Hi Michael and family. I was si incredibly sorry and heartbroken to hear of the loss of Elise. Last year we often did laps together at Fitzroy Pool and would often accidentally meet up at the same time ! I remember her being so bright and positive and I always loved seeing her. I am thinking of you all and think of Elise very often.
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$56.24
Freyja Sellenger
Elise loves you so much and is so proud of you. You and the family are amazing! We love our Elise so much 🤍
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$56.24
Dean Bski
🙏❤️
$56.24
Josh Edgar
It is a joy to have known Elise, she touched the hearts of so many and I am so lucky to be one of those ❤️
$56.24
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$56.24
Imogen Jelbart
From Imogen, Hilton, Harrex and Remy Clarke. Squad Mate of Hattie and Jimmy. Always having your family in our thoughts.
$56.24
Lenka Sali
Sending lots of love and light in honour of your beautiful swan 🦢 🫶🏼✨
$56.24
Josh Dickson
Always thinking of you mate! Hope this helps in a small way 👍
$56.24
Gabbie Bowman
$56.24
Harriette Lukaitis
Your the best Mickey, she would be so proud of everyone xx
$56.24
Joe Buffone
Power to you Michael, thoughts are with you. Preserve her memories celebrate her life. You are doing a good thing.
$54.99
Elizabeth Magree
$54.99
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$54.99
Tony M
$54.12
Matthew Krueger
$54.12
Brims Consulting Pty Ltd
$54.12
Eilis Rayworth
$54.12
Rick Van Es
Thoughts with you and your family Michael. Good luck with the laps.
$54.12
Dorothy and Nick Brown
Thinking of you and your beautiful family. We never got to meet Elise but Jazzy loved her so much and always spoke about her. Sending you strength and love, Dorothy and Nick ( jazzys mum and dad)
$54.12
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$52
Takuma Sano-Toney
$52
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$50
Corey Mark
$50
Steve Colquitt
I had no idea about the recent tragic loss of your daughter Mick. Hoping this small Donation can help to give you a bit more strength on your difficult journey.
$50
Matt Howe
Great work Mick
$43.60
Georgia Sawicz
Elise would be so proud #1 on leaderboard 🦢🤍
$43.60
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$40
Aliza Courtney
Lots of love Mick x
$33.15
Anonymous
So beautiful to see your incredible daughters legacy bein
$33.15
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$33.15
Peter Mcguffie
Good luck
$33.15
Angelique
$33.15
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$30
Ruby Beasley
$30
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$27.81
Marco
🙏🏼💪💯
$27.81
Kathleen Ryan
$27.21
Antonia Imeneo
$25
Josh S
🙏
$25
Hannah Hopkins
$25
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
James Stanley
$22.58
Ellea Courtney
🦢🤍🐐
$22.58
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$22.58
Anonymous
$20
Elle Nirvana
$20
Matched by Gonski Foundation & The GPT Group
$15
Rose Philp
Thinking of all your family and Elise's friends.
$11.65
Matthew George - Hustle Collectibles
You’re doing an amazing thing. I’m sorry for your loss.
$11.65
Anonymous
$11.65
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