Swimming for Mental Fitness
Lachie Bruce
Lachie reached out to Gotcha4Life in 2021 saying that he wanted to swim 28km from Palm Beach to Manly to take action and raise funds to support mental fitness programs.
An avid swimmer and someone who had experienced suppressing his own feelings, Lachie would do endless laps to build his physical and mental fitness. He could feel the difference it made. Lachie wanted to expose depression and let his mates know that it’s okay to reach out if you are not okay, that having a vulnerable conversation could save a life.
“I swam for myself, my family, my mates and for all those who have struggles with the demons upstairs and those who cry while others sleep.”
Lachie is trying to find his own path, connect with as many people as possible and be there for anyone who wants a chat or a coffee. We have welcomed him into our Gotcha4Life family with open arms and applaud him for taking action.
Lachie, with the help of his supporters, raised an incredible $22,012
If you happen to see this champion swimming the coastline on the northern beaches, be sure to stop and have a chat, even sit down for a coffee with him!
