Sore arms but full hearts

Arms were shaking, legs were burning, but determination was sky-high.  

Across June, 79 people across Monadelphous gave it everything they had as part of The Push-Up Challenge.  

Spread across 11 teams, they spent 23 days repping it out for a good cause. They clocked up a massive 128,118 reps to raise funds and awareness for mental health. 

The challenge asked each person to complete 3,214 reps. But it wasn't a random number; it represented the Australians who lost their lives to suicide last year. Every movement was a reminder and a push towards change. 

While some stuck with classic push-ups, others mixed it up with things like stair climbs. It was sweaty, it was sore, and it was seriously impressive. 

Altogether, the teams raised more than $8,300 for mental health services. That support will help people get the care they need when they need it most. 

There were some tremendous efforts worth a big shoutout. Mono Motion (NSW) topped the charts with over 21,600 push-ups. Simon Brock, Ameliah Stimson and Darren Homann each raised $1,000! And, our highest fundraising team, the Push Pirates, brought in $3,480.  

Special mention goes to the brilliant team name game, with gems like Knees Cracked Arms Unsteady and Just Push It!. 

A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone involved. Together, we flexed more than muscle, we strengthened our community.  

You can find out more about The Push Up Challenge and our team’s efforts here.