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About My Challenge
Not many people know that, from time to time, I get stung by the old anxiety bug. If I let it, it can play havoc with my drive to get out of bed in the morning, and it definitely impacts my overall productivity and mental wellbeing.
I’m tackling this year’s Push-Up Challenge in honour of my late mate, Daniel Lacy. Bro, I know the fitness freak in you would’ve smashed these 2,000 push-ups in a couple of days, but this is going to hurt me.
Got any spare change in the centre console or under the sofa cushions?
Your support will help the Mental Health Foundation empower communities, whānau, workplaces, and schools to care for their mental health and build lasting resilience.
Any support would be much appreciated.
Dedicated to: Daniel Lacy
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.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 1 year
| Push-Ups | Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,000 | $200 |
| Total | 2,000 | $200 |
My Push-Up Progress
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Our Team Members
Steven Weeks
Mark Mitchell
Raised so far:
$135.00
Sarah Mattson
Raised so far:
$120.00
Sharon Maguire
Lisa Mitchell
Raised so far:
$305.00
Amanda Wignell
Andrew Everiss
Raised so far:
$230.00
Kathryn Harris
Billy Mattson
Tim Harvey
Raised so far:
$170.00
Radhika Bhikha
Jake Edwards
Darren Brunk
Raised so far:
$100.00
Quintin Ridgeway
Raised so far:
$200.00
Peter Bradley
Raised so far:
$615.00
Benjamin Lockie
Raised so far:
$1,415.00
Malcolm Greenwood
Raised so far:
$1,056.00
Travis Slattery
Raised so far:
$200.00
Danielle Swart
Raised so far:
$95.00
Laurie McClintock
Ian Adolph
Louis Tailby
Raised so far:
$230.00
Jess Good
Sarah Capon
Raised so far:
$65.00
Brent Levy
Raised so far:
$300.00
Nikita Watt
Part of Team Team Whangaparāoa, Mark Mitchell
Keep up the good work.