9km. 180 laps. For Lifeline
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15-44.
On September 10, I’ll be swimming 9 km to raise money for Lifeline.
9 km represents the 9 Australians who die by suicide each day.
Swimming has become such a meaningful part of my life. Over the past year, I’ve spent countless hours in the pool and open water. I’ve gone from swimming because I enjoyed it to setting myself challenges I never thought I’d be capable of.
But there is also something about swimming that makes you spend a lot of time alone with your thoughts. Those long hours in the water can be incredibly quiet and reflective.
And that feels fitting for this challenge.
Mental health struggles can be incredibly isolating, and you never really know what the person next to you might be carrying. Someone can look completely okay on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside.
Lifeline gives people somewhere to turn in those moments. Sometimes, one conversation, one person listening, or simply knowing that someone is there can mean more than we realise.
I want to take something that has brought me so much joy, connection and strength and use it to support an organisation that helps people through some of their darkest moments.
I hope that these 9 km can help turn a statistic into something more — awareness, conversation, connection and support — and remind people that they don’t have to carry everything alone.
Every kilometre is for someone who needs to know that.
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thank you for the overwhelming support over the last few weeks. I am truly blessed to have such an amazing crew behind me. special thanks to Mum, Dad, Em and Ella for sticking it out for the 3hrs. so much love to you all. And always remember you never have to face your hardest battles aloneThank you to my Sponsors
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Vander Sluys Family
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Scott And Cath Mclaren
So proud of you darling We will be there cheering you on.
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Durkin Family
$150
Barbara & Barry Culhane
Hannah we are big fans of yours and will always support you in your endeavours
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Ella
With you all the way x
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Anonymous
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Megan
Go girl x
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Jack Mclaren
Get it done legend. You inspire me every day.
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Lisa
Proud of you Hannah!
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Carol Mclaren
Happy to donate to your very worthwhile cause Carol & don
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Phillip Culhane
9km swim 😂 Great effort Hannah, and for a bloody good cause. I’d struggle to drive 9km in my boat without stopping for a beer 😂 Good luck!
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Sharon, Sue And Sidney
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Mrs P.
Fantastic Hannah! So proud of your self-belief in achieving this goal.
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Anonymous
All the best. I’ll add six of my 15000m to match your 9km
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Jodi Oakman
Well done amazing effort
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Juz
Go Han Han, love you 🩷🎉💕
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Rachael Parker
Always here for you, in everything you do :)
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Emily Pickering
So proud you my bestfriend ❤️ You are the strongest human being I know and I’ll be there to support you very step of the way xx
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Anonymous
Way to go Hannah.
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Billy Jones
Awesome initiative and beautiful words Hannah. Keep charging!
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Love
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Arya
Another insane testament to your resilience and perseverance, you should be so proud 💛
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Matt Tonner
You’ll smash it!
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Res
So proud of you girlie 💕
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Courtney
So proud of you! Absolute legend 💪🏼
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Carley Daggett
Go girl. I’m so proud of you ❤️
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Georgia
Go get it Han!! Such a worthy cause, you’ll be amazing! 🤍
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Ruby Van Daatselaar
Amazing stuff Hannah! Very proud of you superstar ❤️🌟
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Cathy Said
Amazing effort Hannah!
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Amazing Job Hannah! .
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Deanne Jarvis
Go Hannah!! Wishing you all the best for your swim!! Love Dani and Jeff xoxo
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Anonymous
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Jo Gray
Go Hannah! So proud of you. Love Jo
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Rebecca Grant
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Leesa Reid
Well done Hannah!
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Sophie Francis
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Maree Kennedy
Good on you Hannah!! Great cause and great gal u dealing a big challenge 👌🏻👏🏻😘
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Joy
Great cause. Well done!
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Sarah White
Go Hannah!!! 🙌🙌
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Anonymous
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Tia
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Lauren H
Go sister Hannah!! You’re amazing!
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Zahnika Hipgrave
Great cause!! Well done and good luck
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Esther Yoon
Go Hannah!!
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Katie Hs
Go Hannah!! 💪🏼🏊♀️
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Pedro Li
Good on you!
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Kathryn Bailey
Good on you Hannah
Hi Hannah, we are so proud of you swimming such a long way!!! Lifeline is a cause close to us, and while you will swim that far, we will walk in September or run in November. Wishing you every blessing from Ella, Lily and Natalie Vander Sluys XXX