About My Challenge
I'll be completing at least 3,249 push-ups in 24 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia.
In my early 20s, I suffered from debilitating panic attacks following a spate of serious head injuries between the age of 19 and 21.
Being a typical young bloke, my approach was to just muscle through it - a strategy we see end in tragedy all to often. This unfairly placed a lot of burden and stress on my partner, who was incredibly supportive.
I've since learned how to better manage stress and anxiety, some of which came about simply through emotional maturity. But one thing that consistently gave me reprieve during these periods was exercise. Specifically strength training and yoga. This challenge not only helps me raise funds for a great cause but for me, helps to promote the inextricable link between exercise or movement and mental health.
I've set an aggressive fundraising goal of $5,000. But for every $500 raised above that threshold, I'll add another 100 push ups to the tally*. And better yet, those who donate get to vote on what type of push ups - handstand, claps, rings, one arm. So, what are you waiting for?
You can show your support by making a tax-deductible donation to my page.
Every dollar helps #pushforbetter mental health outcomes in Australia by funding much-needed mental health services and initiatives.
*Capping out at 1000 extras because I don't need rhabdo 😂
Supporting Lifeline Northern Beaches NSW
Lifeline Northern Beaches provides local crisis support and suicide prevention services in addition to the national telephone line 13 11 14. We create connection with people in crisis, empowering individuals and communities to be safe from suicide. Your support of Lifeline Northern Beaches enables us to offer low-cost face-to-face counselling (15+), support groups, free financial counselling, aged care visitors and community training from North Sydney to Mosman and across the northern beaches. No matter what you’re going through, Lifeline is here to listen and help. Help us be there for our community by joining the Push-Up Challenge and supporting Lifeline Northern Beaches.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 1 year
| Push-Ups | Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,249 | $1,200 |
| Total | 3,249 | $1,200 |
Good work Mitch