Pushing for the elephant in the room, from picture books to push ups
In 2016 my dad Joel (a gentle giant) ended his life. Drawing on this lived experience of the journey of my family to navigate this loss and repair, last year I released a picture book 'Elegy for an Elephant' to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention and postvention.
Adjacent to this, this year (together with my twin sisters) we are completing 3,249 push-ups in 24 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia.
You can show your support by making a tax-deductible donation to my page. Please help me reach my goal of $1044, which is 18 (chai- the Jewish figure symbolising life) x 58 (the amount of years too young he died).
Every dollar helps #pushforbetter mental health outcomes in Australia by funding much-needed mental health services and initiatives. If you were interested in learning more about the picture book and its artistic shapes, head to http://www.narrativesofnature.com
May this incredible Push Up challenge campaign help to make those struggling with mental health, and those communities bereaved by suicide feel seen and supported in their healing journeys. May we witness a tomorrow where suicide rates are drastically lower than what they currently are, and that the sacredness of every life is witnessed and honoured.
Lets push for better, healthier societal mental health outcomes and shine a light on the number of Australians who died by suicide in 2022. May their memories be a blessing.
Supporting Push For Better Foundation
The Push For Better Foundation raises awareness and engages people in mental health through connection, education and health and wellbeing. We #pushforbetter.
This team is currently ranked 1000+ out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 998 | CCB Push it real good | $1982.50 |
| 999 | Clifford | $1982.00 |
| 1000 | Queensland University Regiment | $1981.93 |
| 1001 | WYNDHAM COLLEGE TEAM 1 | $1980.86 |
| 1002 | Penrith Pushers | $1980.05 |
| 1003 | Benny's Pusher Upper's | $1980.00 |
| 1004 | FROTHERS official | $1980.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Legendary Sponsors
$65
Samantha Smith
$65
Debbie Abramowitz
Good Luck Ry
$50
April Seymore
Another way you are strong, Ryan! 💪
$50
Gabrielle Sandel
All my love Ryan! Smash those push ups xo
$50
Danya Wagenheim
Love your work Ry!
$50
Belinda Haydon
This is a great idea, thanks Ryan - love your work, as ever!!
$50
Allison Shanahan
$39
Deborah Punton
Well done Ryan
$39
Morgan Weber
$39
Matthew Prindiville
$36
Anonymous
Good work Ryza
$36
Nicole Abramowitz
Proud of Ry!!! Keep pushing 💪
$35
Ja’mie
🙌🙌
$20
Sophie C
Well done Ryan <3
$18
Anonymous
$18
Gina Abramowitz
Keep pushing Ry 💪
$10
Anonymous
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