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 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.
This team is currently ranked 190 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Laidlaw Push for Purpose | $50.00 |
| 188 | Kapuni Go Getters | $50.00 |
| 189 | Trail-Blazers | $50.00 |
| 190 | Tweddle-McGarvey | $50.00 |
| 191 | big yarns | $50.00 |
| 192 | SeeMe Media | $50.00 |
| 193 | Taikan Kai Juniors | $50.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Part of Community Laidlaw Push for Purpose
Part of Leaderboard Small-Medium Organisations
Go for it Fiona!