Luke Richards swims for recovery and 100words

Luke Richards is a recovered Alcoholic and an Ultra-marathon swimmer. Over 6 years ago his life was on a singular trajectory, he was caught in the cycle of addiction with no hope of recovery.

With the help of lots of people he did recover, and now counts his blessings for his amazing life.

He believes that we write addicts off as "lost causes" and he is swimming to show that everyone has the capacity to change and live amazing lives.

In 2019 Australia lost 1,195 people to road accidents. In the 2020-21 budget the government committed 2 billion to reduce road-related deaths. In 2019 2,448 men died by suicide.

In the 2020-21 budget the government committed to spending 63.1 Million on suicide prevention programs. NONE of the 63 million is being directed towards any program specifically designed to reduce the rate of male suicide in our country.

In Victoria, we had a Royal Commission and none of the 65 recommendations addresses the fact that 75% of all suicides are male.

Now Luke is doing his ultra marathon swims to highlight the needs of people living with mental health challenges and in doing so is throwing his support behind 100words.

With the help of Atlas Broker and Belmara Industries Pty Ltd he is raising funds for 100Words by swimming the Palm Beach to Shelly swim in New South Wales. 25Ks through shark and jellyfish infested water, in just his budgie smugglers. All monies raised will help men get the support they need.

You can support Luke’s swim and 100words - find out more one the Swim For Recovery website