Push for better mental health

February 11 to 28

Get fit, have fun and learn about mental health, while raising funds for key mental health services in Canada.

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$2,588,554

raised for CMHA

The Push-Up Challenge is a free fitness event focused on pushing for better mental health for all Canadians. Participants take on 2,000 push-ups, representing the ~2,000 lives lost to suicide each day, worldwide.

How it works:

GET DAILY TARGETS AND FACTS

Each day of the Challenge, we’ll set a different daily push-up target that relates to an important Mental Health Fact. These daily targets add up to 2,000 push-ups overall. You can track your progress and see the facts on our free app.

EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE

You don't have to be a push-up pro to participate. You can substitute push-ups with sit-ups, squats or other alternative exercises. You can also choose to aim for 50% of the push-up target and smash out 1,000 push-ups instead of 2,000.

GO SOLO OR JOIN A TEAM

You can participate solo, or set up a Team and invite your friends, work, school, gym or sports club to join you.

How to get involved:

1. Register

There's still time to join in. It's free and easy to register. Click here to be part of the Challenge.

2. Share

Once you've registered, you can share your page and recruit some team members to join your Team. For big groups, you can sign up as a Community to create a collection of Teams.

3. Participate

Download the free app to check your daily push-up targets, bank push-ups and read the daily Mental Health Facts. Jump on the app today to get started.

It's not too late to join!

There's still time to catch up. Register for free today.

Your effort can make a big impact

You can support Canadians who need it most by choosing to fundraise for your local CMHA branch or CMHA National. Fundraising is optional but it's a great way to make a difference and get your family and friends involved in the push for better mental health.

Every dollar you raise will help CMHA to support recovery from mental illness and foster positive mental health outcomes.

Your push-ups help people like Peyton

Today, Peyton describes herself as a happy, bubbly and talkative young woman, but when she experienced depression and bipolar disorder for the first time, she found herself in a dark place that put her life at risk.

"When I was in the depths of depression, it was like living in a world without colour. I slept all day. I would go from my bed to the couch and fall asleep again because it was just too painful to be awake."

Peyton credits the free programs offered by CMHA York & South Simcoe for helping her take the first steps towards better mental health, as well as develop the tools and understanding to proactively care for her mental well-being.