The Push-Up Challenge

The Push-Up Challenge

CMHA-WECB has joined The Push Up Challenge!

This February, in support of CMHA, people from across the country will come together to challenge themselves and push for better mental health – for themselves for their loved ones, for their communities, and for us all.

2,000 push-ups for the 20% of Canadians who will experience a mental illness each year.

Get involved in The Push-Up Challenge and not only will you have a bit of fun, but you can help Canadians get the mental health support they urgently need.

It’s free to sign up and with every push you can help save lives.

How it Works:
1. Register
Registrations are open for The Push-Up Challenge 2024. Register here: https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/home

2. Join the challenge
You can take on the challenge on your own or create a team. Teams help build motivation and healthy competition. For groups of more than 10 people, we suggest you create a community (a collection of teams). These work well for workplaces, gyms, schools and clubs, or big groups of friends.

3. Start pushing
From February 1 to 23, you’ll challenge yourself to complete 2,000 push-ups – representing the 20% of Canadians who will experience a mental illness each year.

Each day of the challenge, you will receive a daily target with a corresponding mental health fact, so you can learn while you push for better mental health. You can substitute push-ups with alternative exercises, or aim for a smaller portion of the target if the full target is too challenging.

4. Fundraise
Whilst fundraising is an optional part of this event, we do encourage it. Funds raised will go towards the Canadian Mental Health Association who support people living with mental illness, as well as preventing mental ill-health and promoting mental health and resilience for all Canadians.