Sergiu Hirtescu

About My Challenge

In 2024, I joined The Push-Up Challenge on a whim after stumbling upon it while scrolling through my social media feed. At the time, I was focused on getting fit and losing weight in preparation for a hernia operation. Joining the Challenge felt like the perfect way to combine my fitness goal with a meaningful cause – raising awareness and funds for mental health.

Now, after a successful operation, I'm back for this year's Challenge with renewed energy and purpose. This time, I've created a team with the primary goal of raising money and awareness for mental health. Mental health has become just as essential to me as physical fitness and nutrition. I've learned that our mental well-being directly impacts our joy, resilience, and ability to support those around us.

The Push-Up Challenge is a free mental health and fitness event designed to raise awareness and push for better mental health across Canada. Each day of the Challenge, we’ll aim for a specific push-up target that corresponds to a key mental health fact. Together, these daily goals add up to 2,000 push-ups over the course of the Challenge! With the help of a free app, you can track your progress and stay informed.

Supporting Canadians in need is easy – you can choose to fundraise for your local CMHA branch or the CMHA National. Fundraising is optional, but it's a powerful way to make a difference and get your friends and family involved. Every dollar raised will help the CMHA provide essential support for recovery from mental illness and foster positive mental health outcomes across Canada. 

Join me in the push for better mental health for all Canadians!