The Push-Up Challenge
From February 5-27, I will attempt to do 4,000 pushups to help raise money to support mental health initiatives across Canada.
From February 5-27, I will be participating in the Push-Up Challenge to help support mental health in Canada. 2,000 people lose their life to suicide worldwide, and this fundraiser is to help raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association in supporting people experiencing mental health struggles across Canada.
Last year was my first time doing the challenge, and I did 3,522 pushups across the 23-day challenge (~153/day) and together the people who contributed to my page raised $672 for mental health initiatives.
This year I am setting myself the even more ambitious goal of trying to raise $941 dollars for mental health and will try to not only hit the 2,000 pushups for the fundraiser, but personally attempt to double it and complete 4,000 push-ups across the 23-day challenge this year.
I work in mental health and witness firsthand the depth of suffering experienced by individuals with suicidal thoughts, as well as the profound and enduring grief carried by those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Because of this, it is a cause I am proud to support and champion each year.
If you are able to donate & want to support the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), you can do so by clicking on the link below that ties directly to my push-up challenge page:
Push-Up Challenge Donation Page
Donate to the Basic Apple Guy 2,000 push-up challenge
You can also always donate to agencies in your local area or provide your time for mental health initiatives. Most importantly, make sure you take care of your mental health and check in with those closest to you who might be struggling: listen to them, take them seriously, ask directly about suicide, and help them access support or emergency help. In whatever way you can support yourself and those around you, thank you.
Progress Tracker
February 05 - Target: 63 | Achieved:
February 06 - Target: 75 | Achieved:
February 07 - Target: 100 | Achieved:
February 08 - Target: 0 | Achieved:
February 09 - Target: 87 | Achieved:
February 10 - Target: 50 | Achieved:
February 11 - Target: 46 | Achieved:
February 12 - Target: 140 | Achieved:
February 13 - Target: 89 | Achieved:
February 14 - Target: 120 | Achieved:
February 15 - Target: 0 | Achieved:
February 16 - Target: 75 | Achieved:
February 17 - Target: 64 | Achieved:
February 18 - Target: 143 | Achieved:
February 19 - Target: 70 | Achieved:
February 20 - Target: 85 | Achieved:
February 21 - Target: 170 | Achieved:
February 22 - Target: 0 | Achieved:
February 23 - Target: 53 | Achieved:
February 24 - Target: 160 | Achieved:
February 25 - Target: 60 | Achieved:
February 26 - Target: 200 | Achieved:
February 27 - Target: 150 | Achieved:
Note: The Push-Up Challenge website limits the number of push-ups you can log daily, as shown in the Target above. The Achieved number represents the total push-ups I completed each day.
Suicide Crisis Helplines
If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing suicidal thoughts and want support, here is a list of international agencies to call for support:
🇨🇦 9-8-8 (phone or text)
🇺🇸 9-8-8
🇦🇺 Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
🇬🇧 Samaritans: 116 123
🌍 Other
