About Our Challenge
Recently, our group of friends lost one of our best mates, Elijah “Daffy” Hanna, to suicide.
Elijah was the kind of person who could brighten anyone’s day. His humour, kindness, and incredible personality left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. More than anything, he was someone we were proud to call our mate.
Elijah had a passion for football. He was a dedicated supporter of St Kilda and played for the Heathmont Jets. Although an ACL injury sidelined him from playing, he remained committed to his team, always showing up to support his teammates, whether from the bench or by helping around the club on game days.
The loss of Elijah has had a profound impact on all of us. In his memory, we have decided to take part in the Push-Up Challenge to raise awareness and funds for mental health support services. From June 3 to June 26, we will complete 3,307 push-ups, representing the number of Australians who lost their lives to suicide in 2024.
Through this challenge, we hope to contribute to a future where more people can access the support they need during difficult times. We also hope to encourage more open conversations about mental health and help break down the stigma that can prevent people from reaching out for help.
This challenge means so much to us. It is our way of honouring Elijah’s memory, supporting a cause that matters deeply, and trying to make a positive difference in our community.
Forever loved and never forgotten, Daffy.
Supporting Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing Australians who are experiencing emotional distress access to 24-hour crisis support, suicide prevention, mental health, and domestic and family violence prevention services.
Lifeline exists to ensure that no person in Australia has to face their toughest moments alone.
Our experience has shown us that it is through connection that we can find hope. That’s why we are available 24 hours a day to listen without judgement to anyone in Australia who is feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or experiencing a crisis. Each year, Lifeline receives over 1.3 million contacts to our crisis support services.
By supporting Lifeline, you are ensuring the Lifeline network has the critical technology, resources and people necessary to deliver crisis support, self-led support, and counselling services around the clock.
This team is currently ranked 144 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Push with us | $4839.90 |
| 142 | MTP Services | $4834.99 |
| 143 | Eliwana Iron Reps | $4810.00 |
| 144 | For Daffy | $4808.00 |
| 145 | St Eddies | $4782.00 |
| 146 | Shinboners | $4740.00 |
| 147 | Lochardians | $4739.48 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Legendary Sponsors
$500
Teta and Carolyn
$400
Billanook College-Primary School
Sending our love and support as you continue to remember Elijah. We are so happy we can support such a worthy cause. Well done, Mack!
$400
Kylah Wright
For Elijah
$250
Robert Ireland
Great effort mate
$100
The Kilworth Family
For Elijah our thoughts and prayers are with the Hana family
$100
Nick McGowan MP
In loving memory.
$100
Maddie, Damian and Bas
What a great cause an amazing way to honour your mate’s memory. Go Will!!
$100
Luke
Very proud of you mate the way all looked after each other and the family of your friend.
$100
Isabelle McDonald
Proud of you Will. Lots of love to you, your friends, Daffy, and his family 🩷
$100
John & Fiona Bonnyman
Heartfelt condolences to Jo, Dave, Bailey & Mack. Elijah’s kindness & compassion will forever ripple out through this world via the people who were so blessed to know such a beautiful person.
$100
Hazel Scott
Take care and stay close to your friends Heath
$100
Luca Stirling
🦆❤️
$100
Chris & Sall
Go Macka will be watching you pump out those reps !
$100
Michael Horgan
Go Ash!
$100
Lucca Studer
🫶
$70
Anonymous
$65
Nic, Simon & Amelie Scherer
All for our dear Elijah & Hanna Family! Xxx You are amazing Aston 💪💪💪 💙 and Team!
$65
Martha Ingham
$65
Aiden Varughese
Good on you mate! Sorry for your loss.
$65
Astrid Webb
You should all be so proud of yourselves, Stay strong ❤️
$65
Annabelle Guscott
For Elijah!! You guys are absolutely incredible doing this, he would have been so proud!!!
$65
Thomas Linnett
Love your work Dec.
$50
Rita Davis
$50
from vecchi and burgerballz
for daffy ❤️
$50
Grayson Fotheringham
Great effort for a great cause! You’ve got this.
$50
Spencer Fotheringham
Proud of you Mak and all you have done. It’s a great cause and you have done more than you know. Good job bro keep on being the great guy you are.
$50
Isobel Ritter
You guys are so amazing, you got this 💪
$50
Channy and Jules
So Sorry about your friend Ryan. I have also lost a great friend to suicide. We definitely need more research and young people like you to show the world that more needs to be done. proud of you :)
$50
Stirling family
In memory of Elijah.
$50
Cora M
He’d be so proud, sending love and support to you all 🫶
$50
Murdoch family
We’re all behind you Mack, You’ve got this!
$50
Joel Murdoch & family
We’re right behind you Aston! Love the Murdoch’s
$50
Robert McDonald
Go guys Great work Great cause
$50
Crossman family
Well done mate. We’re proud of you and your friends x
$40
Buchmasser Family
$35
McConnell Family
We are Sorry to hear about Elijah. All the best with your fundraising and challenge Heath & Dec!
$35
Anonymous
$35
Warren Cruse
Thinking of you Heater
$35
The Wilson Family
Heata & Decvy - good onya for doing this. We're very proud of you both. So very sorry for your loss, it's all absolutely devastating. Best of luck with the Push Up Challenge
$35
Natasha DICKINSON
With so much love from Tash, the Scott, who has Lennox and Mackenzie
$35
Sleap family
A beautiful tribute to a great friend
$35
stella whiffin
$35
Ange Graffen
You got this Kenz!
$35
Maureen Platt
Great stuff Aston! Thanks for raising money for such an important cause
$35
Cath Boers
$35
Sam Adams
$35
Lisa Chivers
Hey Dec, wishing you all the best with this challenge. Be kind to yourself, take care. Cheers - Lisa, Rod and Zac Chivers
$35
Grace Family
Too sad but good on you Heath. Wrapping our arms around you and Team Daffy x
$35
Anonymous
$35
Emily Tull
$30
corey morton
$30
kahsha white
$30
Claire T
So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.
$25
Thomas Linnett
Great Job Heath.
$25
Olivia Gurr
$25
Yvonne Berkelmans
$25
Yvonne Berkelmans
$25
Louise King
Proud of you Will, this is a very important cause. I’m sorry your friend is gone.
$25
Rachel Gatewood
$25
Rachel Gatewood
$20
Leah Winterton
$20
Anonymous
$20
siarah taylor
❤️❤️
$20
Tegan Cant
$20
Craig Collins
$20
shay morrison
❤️❤️
$20
Anonymous
$20
Anonymous
$15
Lachlan Kennedy
For daff.
$10
Cam, Jo and Jess Pedretti
$10
Cam, Jo and Jess Pedretti
$10
Zander Rottier
$10
Luke anderson
$10
seb taylor
$10
Anonymous
$10
holly reid
let’s break the the stigma!! 🩷
$10
Michayla Kilfoy Pullen
He will definitely be proud of all of you🤍🕊️
$8
abbey s
$5
Anonymous
Part of Leaderboard Large Organisations
Forever in our hearts🕊️