Bethany Mataiti

About My Challenge

I'm completing 2,000 push-ups in 23 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Never in my life did I think I would ever say that but here we are!!

In 2025, my mental health was suffering due to a number of personal stressors. I was struggling to sleep, eat and keep food down.

This had a huge impact on my ability to do everyday tasks. The little things seemed big and the big things seemed overwhelming. I got to a point where I felt like I couldn’t talk to anyone in my life, even the closest people. I wouldn’t wish that feeling on anyone.

I eventually took myself to a doctor and then a health coach and we discussed ways I could slowly build up my mental wellbeing - small practices that made an impact and then slowly life changes that have helped me find my spark again.
 
I know that asking for help isn’t easy. Those first pushes have to come from within. But if you keep pushing, you will find your people and they will find you. 
 
Please support me as I push for better mental health from 5-27 February. All proceeds help the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand build a future where mental health is treasured, protected and prioritised.

Dedicated to: Anyone working to support their whānau

Supporting Mental Health Foundation

Funds raised will invested by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand [The MHF] in three core areas of mahi:

  • Promoting everyday actions that lift mental wellbeing
  • Providing tools that support people through tough times
  • Advocating for a better mental health system and society

With your tautoko/support, we can build a fairer, more connected Aotearoa where everyone’s mental health is valued and protected.

Whāia te hauora hinengaro kia puāwai ai te hauora tangata - there is no health without mental health.

My Challenge History

Pushuperer for  1 year

Push-Ups Funds
2026 0 $85
Total 0 $85

Thanks to my sponsors

Merci à mes sponsors

Raised

$85

Goal

$500

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