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Let's talk about Florence....
I'm completing 3,249 push-ups in 24 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health support, but specifically for children and teenagers of Australia.
I have a personal story, that is still raw to talk about.
Unfortunately, this time last year my family lost a beautiful thirteen-year-old daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece called Florence to suicide because she didn't have the mechanisms or support system to talk about what was troubling her so very much. I can’t even articulate what pain that creates. Florence seemed a happy go lucky teenager, an A grade student that loved to play football and play with her friends, but all was not as it seemed to the outside world and then it was too late.
The number of children and teenage suicides globally is growing exponentially, and the vast majority didn't think that they had anyone to talk to, or the confidence to confide in someone to ask for help. This simply cannot keep on happening to the future of this world, it's an incredible loss to humankind, and the pain it leaves behind is excruciating.
For this challenge I'll be supporting Headspace who are the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Headspace provides early intervention mental health services to 12–25-year-olds.
Whilst this is a global issue, you have to start somewhere, so every dollar raised helps #pushforbetter mental health outcomes here in Australia - start small??
You can show your support by making a tax-deductible donation on my page - no matter how big or small, all will be gratefully received.
Thank you!
Dedicated to: Florence "Flossie" Newson
Supporting headspace National
headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.
Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through our headspace centres in over 157 communities across Australia, our online and phone counselling services, our vocational services, and our presence in schools.
The support headspace receives from the community helps us achieve our vision - that all young Australians are supported to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 1 year
| Push-Ups | Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,249 | $2,845 |
| Total | 3,249 | $2,845 |
My Push-Up Progress
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My son has struggled and there was a point where I wasn’t sure if I would see him the next day."
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Only joking. Always proud of you, and nothing is a bigger challenge than the mental battle people are fighting.
Loads of love xx"
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Great cause and great job Ed!