With March done and dusted, the Sinkers Swim Club is thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of their second fundraiser for 2025 in support of the ReachOut organisation. This year, their efforts raised $8,664, a significant leap from the 2024 total of $5,818. Starting with a humble goal of $2,000, the club surpassed it early in the two-month campaign, thanks to a strong early push.
This year, the club had eleven amazing members—up by four from last year—who rallied their friends, family, and colleagues to contribute.
A representative from the North Mackay Sinkers Masters Swimming Club said, “A special shoutout goes to Annamarie Mill for her exceptional solo effort, raising $3,325 and securing a gold-medal performance that propelled our club to new fundraising heights.
“This total placed us 20th nationwide, with all participating teams collectively raising an awe-inspiring $3,246,038 to support youth facing tough times.”
ReachOut remains an invaluable resource, offering young Australians a safe space to express themselves, connect, and find support.
Combining February’s Starlight Super Swim and March’s Laps for Life campaigns, the Sinkers have amassed a remarkable $13,247 in 2025. That’s an impressive contribution to two essential causes close to their hearts.
Of course, no Sinkers fundraiser would be complete without some swimming! Participants set personal distance goals, ranging from modest to ambitious, and smashed them. The team achieved a combined distance of over 350km, equivalent to 7,000 laps of our beloved 50m pool at the DMR Memorial Swimming Centre. Special recognition goes to Club Captain Pierre Craven, who powered through a phenomenal 100km solo swim, significantly boosting totals.
The Sinkers’ commitment to community continues with their next fundraising event in October: the MS Super Splash on Saturday, October 18th, at the DMR Memorial Swim Centre. This exciting annual event promises a fantastic day with live music, games, and more. Start assembling your team and get ready to dive in for Multiple Sclerosis Qld.
Best of luck to the team of nine members heading to the Masters Swimming Australia National Championships in Melbourne from April 9–12. Competing among 750 swimmers in this prestigious five-day event, the Sinkers say they are ready to make waves!
Show your support by donating to www.lapsforlife.com.au/donate
Contributed by Dan Stampa
The Sinkers 2025 Laps for Life highest Fundraiser at $3,325 Annamarie Mill (right) is pictured with another Laps for Life 2025 Sinkers Member Teresa Hackney after a Saturday Morning Social Swim
Social Saturdays are popular for more than the “Jim Session” with a gathering in the 9th Lane Hub after to enjoy a relaxed catch up (Pictured - multiple members)
Logos and Lappers! Debra Cody (L) and Lesley Thorpe (R) with some L4L swim caps after a session. Photos supplied
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