About Our Challenge
This February, Taikan Kai Karate is entering three teams into The Push-Up Challenge, completing 2,000 push-ups between 5–27 February 2026 in support of mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand.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.
Team Stats
| Team name | Number of legends | Push-ups | Funds raised | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By person | Overall | By person | Overall | ||
Teams
To join a Team within this Community, simply find the Team below,
go to their page and click on JOIN US.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$500
Altus Impact Fund
$120
Terry Holloway
From P. S & T. Good cause, well done
$120
Slade's Pool Services.
Not just for a good cause but good for your health! you have our support, go hard!
$65
Carol Thomas
Good on you Anita for doing this challange for a great cause 😊
$65
Pam Scott
$50
Mum
You got this team 💪
$50
Lorry Land, Taranaki
Support from all the boys at the yard.
$50
Russ
Hope you're doing them on your knuckles 8-)
$50
Anonymous
Go Knicki!! Love you, you muscular wee bundle of awesomeness
$45
Wifey
You got this 😁
$35
Anonymous
$35
Brent Edgecombe
$35
Lorna Brighurst
Go Dan! Proud of you hon.
$35
Tarcey Edgecombe
$35
Carol Thomas
Good on you Anita. A great cause. Good luck 😊
$35
Nicky and Karla
Good on you Heydon we need to be more aware of mental well-being. And get the support we need at the right time.
$30
Knicki Blake
$25
Caro Den-McKay
Great cause Brittany! Well done!
$20
Isaac Eriwata
Whoop whoop!!!
$20
Oskar
You got this girl! I’m so proud to see how much of a motivated person you are in everything you strive for. Good luck!
$20
Anita Thomas
Putting my money where my mouth is!
$20
Claire White
Beat your Dad!
$20
Anonymous
$20
Jenna Murray
💪💗
$10
Nelly Hunt
Thank you for supporting the mental health side of things you all will be good help
$10
Lucinda Moorby
Good luck Georgia xx
$5
Michelle W
Youve got this
Teams supporting
Legends supporting 20
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Proud to support you, Alan 👏 On behalf of everyone at Altus, we want to acknowledge the incredible commitment you’ve shown taking on 2,000 push-ups in 23 days to support mental health in New Zealand. Mental health impacts so many in our communities and industry, and it takes real dedication to step up and make a difference like this. Your effort reflects the kind of people we’re proud to have in our team — those who give back and lead by example. Well done, Alan — you’re truly making an impact 💙