About Our Challenge
In February, the Laidlaw College Student Support Team and other Laidlaw College pals are taking part in The Push-Up Challenge. We are challenging ourselves to complete 2,000 push-ups between 5-27 February, 2026 to push for better mental health outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.You can help us push for better mental health in Aotearoa by joining us or donating to our Team.
Funds raised enable The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand to support mental illness recovery and foster positive mental health outcomes in Aotearoa.
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 everyoneâs mental health is valued and protected.
WhÄia te hauora hinengaro kia puÄwai ai te hauora tangata - there is no health without mental health.
This team is currently ranked 153 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | The Cranefields | $1040.00 |
| 151 | Califit Crew | $1026.00 |
| 152 | Laidlaw Push for Purpose | $1025.00 |
| 153 | Snap Fitness Pukekohe | $1020.00 |
| 154 | Amy and Hadley | $1020.00 |
| 155 | Safe Space to Thrive Tribe | $1010.00 |
| 156 | Pushed to the Brink | $1010.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Sponsors
$140
Anonymous
$120
Awesome Work
$120
Gracie Keown
Go dad go!
$65
Tracey McDowall
You got this Hananja!
$51
Anonymous
$50
Christine
Go Hananja...you push-up machine!!
$50
Liana Petzer
So proud of you for using your muscles for something that really matters!
$50
Dean Rush
$40
Jenny M
Legends!
$40
Miriam
Great work - you're going to be so ripped by the end of this!!
$40
Martin Fey
$35
William Curry
$35
Deborah and Kalo Puloka
Proud of you Britt!
$35
Anna Shaw
Go for it Fiona!
$30
Brat face
Go Blister on my heel
$25
Emily
Go Hananja! Love the mahi you are putting in for this important cause đ
$20
Esther Keown
GO DAD XOXOXOXOX
$20
James
Way to go Mark. That is a lot of press-ups! I’ll support your efforts in this.
$15
Annie Keown
Go Dad!!!
$15
Vida Schurr
Go Hananja. Such a great cause.
$15
Anonymous
Go team!
$14
Anonymous
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140 push ups is seriously impressive