The Ups and Downs

Raised

$906

About Our Challenge

As mates we supprt each others mental health through bullshit and banter, bats and balls, bikes and beers and most of all having each other's backs.

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 184 out of all teams that are fundraising

Rank Name Amount
181 WFA Event Medical Services $920.00
182 VUW Librarians $915.00
183 The Ups and Downs $906.00
184 Whai Aroha $905.00
185 24/7 Porirua $901.20
186 Maynard Marks $900.00
187 Central Office $895.00

Team Push-Up Total

Meet the team
(5 members)
Team Captain: Douglas Bridge

Thanks to Our Sponsors

$86

Anonymous

Violating sheep sounds a tad excessive, but love the cause. U R the most likely lad I know to top the numbers. Go HARD!

$65

Don Seneca

Great cause mate 😊❤️

$65

T O

$50

DOUGLAS BRIDGE

$50

Nathan

💪

$50

Anne Morgagni

Well done!

$50

Jude's

Keep going cuz, you got this!!!!!

$50

paul oakley

Go paul

$50

Paul CLOUSTON

Go hard Cuz!! Push for better!!

$50

Phiil M

Well done Doug, impressive effort!

$50

David & Mary-Ann

Congrats! Great cause.

$50

Wifey

💪

$35

John Janssen

You got this

$30

Kylie Brown

Go Pirate Douglas!

$20

Shane

Champion, great cause!

$20

Flo

$20

chris oakley

Chris

$20

Alan Clouston

Go hard cuz!

$20

Steven & Vanessa Walworth

Who wouldn’t want to pay to see this gorgeous man half naked in his towel. “We are only human”.

$20

Amanda Springintveld

Get it!!

$20

Gwen Clouston

$10

Megan Stamp

Go Dougie... Great cause

$10

Angela

💪Well done for completing the challenge Doug. I can confirm you now have strong muscles!💪

$10

Mark Janssen

Chur bro

$5

Ursula Brudge

Because you made me

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