About Our Challenge
In June, our Team is taking part in The Push-Up Challenge. We are going to help shine the spotlight on the number of lives lost to suicide in 2020 and raise awareness of mental health. Feel free to join us or support a team member who is taking part. Help us push for better mental health.
A word from the cap:
Losing a loved one from suicide is devastating and increasingly common. So many I know have been impacted by suicide in one way or another. I have lost someone I loved, friends, family & colleagues to suicide. Through my paramedic work I also see the increasing rate of mental health cases happening daily. In June I will be completing 3,139 push-ups in 24 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Please support me as I #pushforbetter .
Things need to change. Mental health awareness & treatments need to improve and conversations about mental health normalised. Mental health services also need better funding.
Let's be the change. If you can join the challenge JOIN. If you can't participate then DONATE. If you can't afford to donate then check in on someone you love & start the CONVERSATION #speakupforlee
Supporting Lifeline
Lifeline Australia is one of the beneficiaries of this year’s The Push Up Challenge. Together, Lifeline and The Push Up Challenge aim to raise awareness about mental health and the impact of suicide on Australians. Participants will take on 3,139 push-ups across 24 days in June, putting the spotlight on the tragic number of lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2020.
All funds raised will go towards mental health and crisis support services, helping to break stigmas and provide hope to those struggling with their mental health, so no one is going through their darkest moments alone.
This team is currently ranked 18 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Keilor Running Club | $13288.78 |
| 16 | Casey Legends | $12779.99 |
| 17 | GeeCee's | $12695.00 |
| 18 | Max & Occy's Team | $12655.00 |
| 19 | Make the logo bigger (and make it pop) | $12145.00 |
| 20 | Keepin' on Track @ BHP | $11323.40 |
| 21 | Yoyo Creek | $11075.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Donations
$1.5k
Anonymous
$1,000
Anonymous
$250
Jennifer
Thank you for your videos, Max. Love to Occy.
$250
Stephanie Stearns
$250
Skot
I’m just a random guy who found your videos on YouTube and have been touched and inspired by your openness and honesty. My YouTube Channel is SKRpresents. I’m an American music producer in Taiwan. My channel is my record company that I own and run with my ex wife in Taiwan.
$250
Eamon Fitzgerald
$250
Sue
Good work Max
$200
Marc Grigor
$100
Jennie & Steve Wilson
Great work Maxwell & safe travels
$100
Nancy Bogue
$100
Jane Snell
Pace yourself x
$100
Anonymous
$100
Mark Andrew
Proud of u mate
$100
Sharon
Such a good egg Max, what a worthy cause, I hope everyone, everywhere gets on board to assist with this silent suffering so many are going through. Thank you for all that you do, good luck and take care
$100
Geoff Craig
$100
Bodhi, Brow & Dulz
BIG LOVE & LIGHT to you and Occy 💖
$100
Ian Bidstrup
Go Max & Occy
$100
Dana Miller
$100
Ross Browning
Push-ups ??? A Great idea for mental health
$100
Les Dyson
Proud to support you Abbie , you are a wonderful human
$100
ECA Management
Hi Max Love your content and love Occy! Stay safe.
$100
Becky Bakus
Love to you and Occy!
$100
Kathy Goodsell
$100
Olly
Brillant work Max…100% support and encouragement.
$100
Rixanne aka CHicks
I'm on the move again squad so June is already booked solid for me. But I'm sending you funds to help! Max you continue to be a legend and advocate for good in the world, and an inspiration to me and so many others. Go team go!
$100
Jade Sultana
$100
Karen Bognuda
Keep up the great work Max. In loving memory of my beautiful son Pat Croker 5/8/97-1/10/19. Missing him terribly every day.
$100
Valerie dezii
$100
Anonymous
$100
Aiden and Tanya-Lee Kane
Hope this little bit helps..
$100
Michelle Eades
$75
Lizze Hornby
Hi Max and and Occy. Love catching up with you whenever you can post. Love what you do, why and how you do it stuff your thing. Thanks for keeping it real 🤗💛
$55
S.Wilson
$55
Anonymous
$55
Anonymous
$50
Tobias p&p photography
$50
Noelene Proud
What a fantastic cause, what a great thing to do Max
$50
Jan Smith
$50
Lisa Jelinek
Congrats to all the participants, you amaze me!
$50
Andrew Marshall
Awesome work 💪💪
$50
Mike Wise
$50
Louise Boxall
Thanks Tas
$50
Mick Grigg
I was literally looking at the AIHW website and horrifying 2020 graph when your YT video notification came in. It cant be a coincidence. You and Occy are legends mate.
$50
Elise O'Toole
Good luck with the push up challenge, you are an inspiration to lots of people,
$50
IanMary U
Show us yer Max muscles !
$50
Anonymous
$50
Anonymous
$50
Ian Robinson
$50
Red5 Creative
Go Lyndsay. You've got this! 💪
$50
Anonymous
$50
Julian Moshegov
Well done Tas
$50
Susan Scovill
For the Mountie
$50
Anonymous
$50
Dave Peek
$50
Damian Poulter
$50
Ronald Ahmann
$50
Lynn Norton
$50
Anjana Prasad
$50
Yorkshire Man
You can do it Amie!
$50
Kathy Petrucci
$50
Leanne Robson
Fantastic effort Max for an important cause - well done!!
$50
Anonymous
$50
Mish R
All the best for the challenge Max, Occy and team
$50
Trish Madden
$50
Joshna Charan
$50
Jean Fagan
Go Max! I do and will reach out to others.
$50
Craig Holmes
$50
Max Bidstrup
$50
Melinda Clarke
Amazing effort Max and Occy, congratulations on reaching and exceeding your goal for such a wonderful cause, and good luck on your outback trip - can't wait to see what you get up to. Cheers Mel
$50
The Hogans
You can do it!
$50
Anonymous
$50
Donna James
Go Max & Occy. Well done!
$50
Tim Hart
$50
Tim and Chris Sylvester
Go Lyndsay!
$50
Melinda Clarke
Go Max and Occy :)
$50
Sunshine Health Osteopathy
Great job 💪
$50
Mayda
Appreciate you bringing awareness to mental health. Best to you and Occy on your continued adventures.
$50
Tania Taylor
$50
Karen Ostegard
$50
Chelsea Ann Hillier
$50
Harry Boxall
Good on you bro we need to maintain awareness around these issues Glad to see you do it
$50
Julie
Fabulous idea Don’t push Occy too hard !! 😂😂😂 Wishing you all lots of fun and success in a great cause which is often not recognised
$50
Martin Degen
$50
Uyen Vu
$50
Kristy Arnott
$50
Catherine Woodward
Well done Max
$50
Emily Temple
In remembrance of Lee. So proud to see you doing this. Well done! Emily 🇬🇧
$50
Emma Bolton
$50
Anonymous
$50
STELLA Swan
You go girl
$50
Eva Servais
$50
Marcia Nedland
Great challenge! I think you should measure your biceps now and after completion. 😉
$50
Paul & Baxter
I’m a retired person trying to find meaning in life. Your videos have helped me.
$50
Rob Shilton
$50
Amanda Neilson
This is such an important cause. Good luck team. Well done Max for promoting the challenge.
$50
Lynette Peacock
Very proud of your efforts, keep going.
$50
David John Imbrogno
Good thing you are in good shape! This is a great cause but 130 push-ups a day is still alot to do. I'm sure I could not complete this! I am proud of you for doing this!
$50
Michael Weldon
$50
Kathy Sieren
Such an important cause. Supporting, participating, and donating is being a part of the solution. You will never regret your involvement. A life with no regrets can make a difference. Safe travels.
$50
Anonymous
$50
Amie Thorpe
$50
Jana & Harvard
$40
Liz Eades
Go for it Max! All the best in reaching your target xxx
$40
Bron :)
Thanks for doing this!
$30
Aaron Mulholland
$30
Jarrett
Love your work ;)
$30
Bianca
$30
Jerry Van Heeringen
$30
Mike Wise
$30
Melanie Feyereisen
Sorry it took me so long to join, but so happy to be part of this awesome challenge 🥳
$30
Jack Chase
Go get'em Max! Have Occy help.
$30
Hayley Bailey
Thank you for being a big voice! Good luck with the challenge I’m sure you will smash it 💜
$30
Barbara Houghton
$30
Paul Brear
$30
Mary Frances Coleman
Max & Occy, Your videos are a way for me to visit Australia vicariously through you. Plus I so enjoy keeping up with you both . When you asked for help I knew this was a way for me to do my part for you and so many others. Just a small contribution but huge in perspective. Cheers mate!👍😁💚
$30
Sue Allan
Good luck I lost my mum to suicide so I’m in.
$30
Christina Waller
$30
Anonymous
$30
Leanne Grant
$30
James Toth
$30
Carmen Stein
$30
Anja Hoppe
$30
Anonymous
$30
Meg Haufe
$30
Dana McDermott
$30
Janelle Scott
$30
Anonymous
Max, thank you so much for being such an inspiration, you have no idea how many lives you touched just by being yourself! Big hug to Occy!!! Much love, Karine from France
$30
Sarah Collison
$30
Monique Dillon
$30
Susanne Mulholland
So worthwhile! Occy could do death rolls
$30
Bonnie Isphording
Lee was a wonderful person. Never thought I'd deal with this in my family.
$30
Jerry Van Heeringen
$30
Lauren
$30
Mary Jo
we live in california and had the immense pleasure of meeting up with you and lee. my husband and i are up for the challenge and have so far completed 412 each!
$30
Shony Lewis
You’ve got this Abbie!! 💪🏽
$30
Antoinette
As an ER Nurse I want to thank you for what you are doing!
$30
Rosalie E Ogden
In memory of Lee. I bet you go beyond your set amount!
$30
Todd Fischer
$30
Shara Switala
Love your passion for everything you do. Keep following the journey with your love bug Occy. Onward always!
$30
Witchhazie
$30
Cass
Hey Max~gonna' give the push-ups a try. It seems like it's quite a process to sign-up? Wish I could donate more. There are so many worthy causes to support at the moment. Cheers~Cass
$30
Anonymous
$30
Melissa Davis
$30
Kathy Mosedale
Good luck
$30
Glenda
Great work .
$30
Robert Strzalkowski
Thanks
$30
Johnny B
Avis supporter of your videos + message, along with your fellow vanlifer's and online friends. Appreicate you sharing your stories & adventures.
$30
Lyndsay Swan
$30
Rachel Moore
Good luck Lynds! 😚
$30
Jane Oldham
$30
Sue-Ellen Smith
Best of luck Max & Occy. P.S. look forward to your central Australian adventures. Warmest regards, Sue
$30
Mary Mac
Thank you for helping people like me to come out of the shadows to find help. 🐲
$30
Irena Riisla
$30
Susan Engel
$30
Anonymous
Good luck and have fun!
$30
Ben Andrew
$30
Anonymous
$30
Anonymous
$30
Jo Fiedler
Go team.
$30
Andrew Reed
Love you and your work, Max.
$25
Rose Kelleher
$25
Kerri
All the best to you both xx
$25
Andreas
$25
Tracker
Yes we can!!
$25
Ronnie Musto
$25
Elisa Skinrood
$25
Anonymous
$25
Randy Dye
$25
Cara Dillon
$20
Ozmarg
Good luck to you all.
$20
Tammy Derrington-Greenmount
$20
Maryanne
Great course
$20
Miette Lecky-Thompson
$20
Mr Stephen Weldon
$20
Anonymous
$20
Ellie Burley
Love you Craig and Amy❤️ me and my boyfriend have just started converting our own van and LOVE your videos🥺 we are @ellieandchadsvan xx
$20
Peter Farah
Always happen 2 help this great cause!
$20
Glenys Mcdonald
Well done Abbie hope you reach your target
$20
Tom Sanderson
Go get it dude
$20
Phil Buckley
$20
Rachel
All the best for the challenge Max & Occy
$20
Matt Neill
Well done mate! Great training for the wheelie bin challenge 💪 Thanks for supporting a great cause.
$20
Toyah Lewis
$20
Susan
Max and Occy-thank you! 💪🏼👍🏼
$20
Ines Campos
$20
Anonymous
888 in 8 days, wowee!
$20
Arkie Preketes
Smashing it dude
$20
Mindy Edwards
Good Luck Max, worthy cause.
$20
Lorraine McKay
I enjoy watching you and Occy. Best wishes with the challenge.
$20
Kerrin Hofstrand
Thanks for all you do for mental health.. have been loving your videos forever… give Occy a hug
$20
Katherine Kraayvanger
$20
Laetitia Jones
Good cause Abbie and happy squatting
$17
Alina Garcia
$15
Anonymous
$15
T Parker
$15
Anonymous
$15
Hugo Chester Alley
Back in the kitchen when this is done thanks chef
$10
Nala B
$10
HT
$10
Elizabeth Pankewycz
$10
Katiebell
Hi my friend, you don't know me but I am moved and inspired by your authenticity, your doggy, your videos and your travels too. I lost my partner, soul mate and the father of my son, to suicide 25 years ago when I was only 23. The effects of grief, trauma and devastation from this remains dominant in my life. During those times my partner struggled and since I have always known I can call lifeline. They were one of the only places he could find help back then in a crisis, where he and I would not feel judged or in danger. Fortunately much as changed in the world since around mental health and I hope there are more resources and a deeper, kinder understanding. I still appreciate Lifeline and know they have saved many, many, many lives. They have helped me through dark times, even though I have never been suicidal. I am glad you are doing this for them, for all those that need it a little light, for Lee and for yourself and Occy too. Keeping a positive legacy going is so important isn't it? Sending gentle gratitude, love and kindness to you. Travel well, Katiebell.
$10
Anonymous
Thank you Max and Occy!
$10
Anonymous
In honor of Lee
$10
Alison Shepherd
I’ve been following your videos for a few years…happy to support a very important cause.
$10
Merindah Thornton
My mother struggled with her mental health all her life and my sister and niece are struggling now. My husband’s sister lost her life to suicide in her 20s.... what you’re doing is so worthwhile- but I don’t need to tell you that.
$10
Lara Murray
Amazing work Max! Thanks for doing so much to raise awareness and money for this issue.
$10
Jess Allen
$10
Miriam M
Proud of you!
$10
Ryan Aitken
Proud of you bro ❤️
$10
Zane Flynn
$10
Lillian L Henegar
What a great cause! Good luck to you, and Occy!
$10
Anonymous
$10
Karen L. Banno
Wonderful endeavor!
$10
Liz Cummings
$10
Laura Vavasseur
$10
David Münzer
$10
Terry McGahey
$10
Stefanie Bristow
Way to go, keep it up Max and Occy! :)
$10
Anonymous
$10
Kelsey Stevens
$10
Mallorie
Thank you for bringing awareness and being a part of a change! Glad to help.
$10
Kelsey Stevens
$5
Jean Fung
$5
Anonymous
$5
tim beaver
$5
Cynthia Stevenson
$5
Caitt
Good for you Max. Keep up the great work!
$5
Katie Abbott
Good luck on your challenge Max & Team! 🙌🐾
$5
Anonymous
$5
Myrthe
Great cause Max! Thank you for raising awareness
$3
Sally C
What you’re doing is amazing! Love to be able to support in what little way I can ❤️
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