Amanda A

Amanda A

This February, I’ve decided to do my FIRST EVER fundraising activity for a cause close to my heart.

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MY "WHY" :
Delving into fitness has been a critical catalyst in my overall self care and wellness journey. After losing my daughter to stillbirth at 8 months pregnant in 2019, I went through a period of deep grief, sadness, and anxiety. With the unwavering love & support of my husband and a great therapist to help me work through my grief and emotions, I found light again in my life. But it was through incorporating daily exercise that transformed me in ways I never thought possible. Not only has physical activity and moving my body improved my physical health, it also keeps me energized, focused, and motivated, helps me regulate my nervous system, bolsters my self confidence, clears my mind, and gives me a deep sense of both physical and mental strength, fortitude, and balance. It has allowed me to connect with myself and others in new and amazing ways. I have experienced firsthand how true it is that the mind-body-soul are all so deeply interconnected in one’s overall wellbeing — one part impacts ALL parts!

THAT is why this “push-up challenge for mental health” resonated with me so much. CMHA supports people — children, teens, adults, families— people no different than you and I — who are struggling through very real and, at times, very scary mental health challenges. I hope with this fundraising initiative I can not only challenge myself but also play some small part in bringing the light back into someone’s life!
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Supporting CMHA Ontario - Waterloo Wellington

Through a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and one territory, CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.Présente dans plus de 330 communautés dans toutes les provinces et un territoire, l'ACSM offre des services de défense, des programmes et des ressources qui contribuent à prévenir les problèmes de santé mentale et les maladies mentales, à favoriser le rétablissement et la résilience, et à permettre à tous les Canadiens de s'épanouir et de prospérer.

My Push-Up Progress

Thanks to my sponsors

Merci à mes sponsors

Raised

$1,805

Goal

$200

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https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/fundraisers/amandaa33/the-push-up-challenge