About Our Challenge
In February, our Team is 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 build a future where mental health is treasured, protected and prioritised.
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 5 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sparkies | $7618.50 |
| 3 | Facebook Friends | $5200.00 |
| 4 | Seagull Squad | $5150.00 |
| 5 | Team Whangaparāoa, Mark Mitchell | $4955.00 |
| 6 | Push like Pros | $4945.00 |
| 7 | Milwaukee JSS Leaders | $3739.00 |
| 8 | 24/7 Fitness Upper Hutt | $3180.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Sponsors
$120
Anonymous
$120
Kay
Well done
$100
Becs Barnes
A cause and team of people close to my heart! Knock it out of the park and here’s some cash to get you rolling.
$100
Darren Brunk
In memoriam, Benji Hartfield.
$100
Pat Heron
Good on you . For a great cause xxoo
$100
Pat Heron
Well done. A great cause . xxoo
$100
Paul Todd
Good on you brother
$100
Dane Tatana
Get it!!!
$100
Glen & Rachael
Good luck Malcy, great cause!
$100
Brent Levy
$100
Anonymous
$100
Online Distribution
Thank you! Your donation has been matched by Online Distribution
$100
Stephanie Oliver
We love you Ben. Thanks for being awesome and sharing your experiences.
$65
Pete Loveridge
$65
Les
$65
Benjamin Lockie
Your are not alone...it does get better.....
$65
Tamsin
You're an inspiration Benno! Keep up the hard Mahi, it makes more of a difference than you know!
$65
Lea Callan
Keep up the good work 💃
$65
Kaye
$65
Susan Swart
$65
Cameron Brill
$65
Ashley Hepper
$65
Matt McLeod
$65
Karyn & Hans
Good Luck!
$65
Jamie
$65
Anne Marie Twomey
Congratulations Peter on participating in The Push-Up Challenge, wishing you a very successful outcome!
$60
A L GREENWOOD
Brian gave me $60 contribution as he has a grandson with mental health problems.
$50
Rochelle Chant
🩷
$50
Anonymous
$50
Vic
Good luck and I love the cause! 💪🏻🥰
$50
Aunti Broughton
Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitū. Ko au hei tuarā mōu!!! 💪😎
$50
Dale
$50
Victoria Everiss
Rather you than me! Good on ya Andy
$50
Mel Macdonald
For Lacy 💙 always in my heart. Good on you trav xxx
$50
McColl fam
Push ups on this weekend! Dunc will join in too!
$50
Dave Tailby
Proud of you lou!
$50
Audrey Greenwood
All the best, Malc. I am sure you will achieve 2000+ by what I saw last week.
$50
Ruth and Roger
$50
Jenny O'Brien
Much love from the deep south xxx
$50
Roger Harris
Go well Andrew. Great cause bud. Love your work. 🙏
$50
McInnes Whanau
For a great cause and to the great human you are Ben x
$50
Andrew Harvey
Good luck Tim. Just don’t get too muscle bound
$50
Donna
$50
Grant & Jane
Go Malcolm!!!!
$50
Your Samoan side
Keep up the good work.
$50
Ted Fuller
Keep up the great work, Malcolm 😎
$50
Ryan Stowers
Keep up the great work mate, good on ya for getting behind a good cause.
$50
Karen
Go Malcolm. Good on you for getting behind a good cause.
$50
Online Distribution
Thank you! Your donation has been matched by Online Distribution
$50
Tiffany Tustin
This is wonderful ❤️
$50
Darrin Alexander
Kia ora Brent, fantastic commitment to a fantastic cause! All the best, you've got this!
$40
Lou
You've got this 👊
$40
Kaye Ahsam
Awesome mate!
$35
Joanna carr
Go team MItchell
$35
Sarah M
$35
Anonymous
$35
Tash Lawrence
Inspiring challenge. Go smash it!
$35
Kate Hooton
You have been to hell and back and I am privileged to have you as my big brother and best friend 🧡
$35
Marcus Lee
$35
Terry Tailby
Awesome son 👏 🙌 😎
$35
Chanel
Great cause - you’re amazing!
$35
Jacqueline Smith-Holley
Proud of you Brent. Go for it
$35
A K Howse
Yes! Keep breaking the stigma one push up at a time xx
$35
Adam Farrell
Good Luck Mate!
$35
MEDIC STEVE
You have this !!.
$35
RACHAEL ANDERSEN
Good on ya Tim... price of 6 coffees.
$35
Liam Andersen
$35
Jap n AJ
You got this! Love your commitment
$35
Sonia Bryant
$35
Rickie Brown
Good on you my son x
$35
A&M Greenwood
$35
Robyn
Fantastic cause
$35
Paul Errington
$35
Meg Griffiths
🙌🏻
$35
Nick Groves
$30
Luke
Good on ya Louie xx
$25
Daniel Ohs
$25
Ziena Jalil
$25
Romana
Proud of you x
$25
Sarah Olausen
Go well Peter!
$25
Frances O’Duffy
Go lissy Lou - awesome challenge for an amazing charity so close to our hearts
$25
Meryl Greenwood
Go Malcolm go! Challenge accepted!l remember you doing one armed push ups with Raymond on your back so you’ve got this!
$25
Online Distribution
Thank you! Your donation has been matched by Online Distribution
$20
Andrea May
Awesome Lis Happy to donate to such a worthy 'cause xx
$20
Terence Kelly
$20
Jo wilson
Ben, I’ll never forget that period of time. Your courage inspired me when I had my own struggles a few years later. Thanks for being you and leading from the front as always. Xx
$20
Kevin Rameka
Good on ya mate👍🏾
$20
Liv
$20
Lizzie Johnston
$20
Emma Butler
Lovely idea for a good cause!
$20
Chantelle and Russ White
Cheering you on—one press-up at a time 🙌
$20
Britt
Good on you Ben! Hope they’re not the same kind of push ups you told me about at uni :)
$20
Terry Kelly
$20
Michelle T
Well done Peter for taking up the challenge to support Mental Health.
$20
Helen
Good on you Lisa
$20
W Wu
$20
Barbara
Well done!Great cause
$20
Em + Cam
Awesome person + awesome cause 💕
$20
George McDonald
You're an inspiration!
$20
Ruq
Go Lis! You are smashing it x
$20
Ruq
Go Tim! You’re a legend!!
$20
Lozzy
Good on ya Sarah! xxx
$15
Susan ord
Well done
$10
Adlam Whānau x
Ka rawe babe kia kaha xx
$10
The Bridgers
Good on you great cause we support you 100% love the bridgers
$10
Sarah C
Put ye monies where thy mouth lay
$10
Anonymous
$10
Sam Andersen
Hope the body is holding up.
$10
Malcolm Greenwood
I’ve got this! 👍💪
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