Resilience Marked
This June, tattooed cousins Tom and Luke are taking on The Push‑Up Challenge as team Marked Not Broken, committing to an epic 3,307 push‑ups—1,654 each—from 3–26 June to raise funds and awareness for mental health.
You might be wondering why our team name is “Marked Not Broken.” Firstly, my cousin Luke and I are heavily tattooed. For me personally, many of my tattoos represent the headspace I’ve been in at different times of my life — the things I value, the things I love, and the battles I’ve faced along the way. While I carry plenty of marks, each one tells a story. Those marks don’t mean I’m broken. They never have, and they never will.
There is an ancient Japanese tradition called Kintsugi (“golden joinery”), which dates back to the 15th century. When Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa’s favourite tea bowl was broken, it was repaired with gold lacquer rather than hidden or replaced. The philosophy behind Kintsugi is that broken, damaged, or aged items are not less valuable — in fact, they are more beautiful because of their history. The cracks and repairs become part of the story, not something to be ashamed of.
It’s a powerful metaphor for life. We have all experienced moments that may have cracked or broken us in some way, but with love, support, and resilience, those cracks can be filled. They become part of who we are, shaping us into something stronger, more honest, and more meaningful.
So just remember — just because you may be marked, it doesn’t mean you are broken.
You can support the cause by making a tax‑deductible donation via our fundraising page, or—if you’re keen—join our team and take on the challenge with us. Don’t worry, tattoos are not required! Every dollar helps #pushforbetter mental health outcomes across Australia and supports vital services that save lives that shouldn’t be lost.
Follow our daily progress at; markednotbroken.com
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 1000+ out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 998 | GUA MAG Squad | $1485.00 |
| 999 | Ow My Guns 2026 | $1483.88 |
| 1000 | Rosebud Uni | $1480.00 |
| 1001 | Pavonia Power Pack | $1480.00 |
| 1002 | Tirntu | $1479.00 |
| 1003 | Enterprise Returning Champions | $1478.61 |
| 1004 | Intralink Power Pushers 2026 | $1477.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Legendary Sponsors
$150
Vince Tripodi
$100
Fi Whittenbury
So proud of you always standing up for others and what’s right. As someone who battled post natal depression it is so important for us to talk openly together and support each other.
$100
Jenny Whittenbury
Well done boys. Make a difference
$100
Judd and Olive Thomson
Go Uncle Tom!
$100
Andy Nairn
Proud of you bud
$65
Claire Hose
$50
Mel
$50
Tim H
💪💪💪
$50
Dee Breef
NYR - proud of ya homie
$50
Em Goetjens
Proud of you, mate ♥️
$50
Anonymous
Not without a fight!
$36
Kosta S
Connor is the type of guy who can open a tight jar without even making a face. Three years ago he did a pushup and some birds took off from a nearby tree. You've got this Connor! Hip hip hooray!
$35
Debra Whittenbury
$35
Miss Jane
go Tom goooooooo! You can do it!
$35
Cassandra and Gary
Love Cassandra and Gary ❤️💋
$35
Bradley Wiedenhofer
Thank you and all the best Weber
$35
Oscar
These push up won’t know what hit them. Go Connor!
$35
Connor Nairn
$25
Skye Hart
$25
Peter W
$25
Terry S
This Connor guy isn’t just a pretty face, piercing eyes, humongous muscles… I’m getting distracted. Connor is going to eat these push-ups for breakfast!
$25
Sacha and Michelle Sewell
On ya Tom!
$20
Oliver Kirkbride
$20
Lyn T
Good work boys!
$20
Orla
$20
Quad Lock
Thank you! Your donation has been topped up by Quad Lock
$20
Papa Smurf
Great work! Look forward to feeling those biceps
$12
Raff Nairn
$10
Gavin Whittenbury
Ring a ding ding, Connor the push up king.
$5
Stephen Hearn
$5
Well done Tom - Great cause !