The Push-Up Challenge returns to Canada from the land down under for a second year as organizers hope to top its tally of 49,000 participants and $2 million raised for mental health in 2024.
Billed as one of the worldB次元官网网址檚 most successful mental fitness events, The Push-Up Challenge runs Feb. 11-28, 2025, encouraging Canadians to do 2,000 push-ups in 18 days to benefit their mental well-being and fitness. The 2,000 represents the approximate lives lost to suicide each day, worldwide.
Last year marked the first international expansion for the Australian-based organization, which saw more than 49,000 Canadians do 44 million push-ups and raise over $2.4 million for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Participants can choose to fundraise for CMHA or participate just for the fun of it.
Since its inception in Australia in 2017, more than 700,000 participants have completed one billion push-ups in the Challenge and raised over $50 million AUD for mental health.
Suicide impacts people of all ages and backgrounds across the nation, notes Health Canada.
Every year, about 4,500 people in Canada die by suicide, equivalent to 12 people every day. For every death, at least 7 to 10 loved ones are significantly affected by the loss.
This year's challenge encourages Canadians from all ages and walks of life to participate in the event and improve their mental health through connection, physical activity and education, with the option of raising funds for the CMHA.
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