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about my challenge & a little about me

Hi I'm Maggie and I'm completing 3,307 push-ups in 24 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia.

I was probably about 9 years old, when I harmed myself for the first time. I was diagnosed with depression a little over 2 years ago now, and last October, I tried to take my own life. I have been on a continuous roller coaster of struggling with my mental health day in day out for years, and as each day goes on and I get older, I realise how incredible it is, that I am here, writing this and getting to spread awareness on something so close to my heart.

For many years, there hadn't been a single night that wasn't spent hoping not to wake up the next morning so to be able to reflect on and spread awareness on something so dear to my heart is something I am so proud of myself for.

There's a lot more to my story, but that's for another day:)

For anyone reading this, I cannot stress enough how important it is to raise awareness for Mental Health. Sometimes it can sneak up on you or your loved ones, become present in ways you never wanted it to and stick around for a bit.

3,307 Australians died by suicide in 2024.

That is someone's son, someone's daughter, someone's neighbor, someone's friend, and that could be your son, your daughter, your neighbor or your friend.

In honour of the 3,307 lives lost due to suicide in Australia in 2024, I will be completing 3,307 push-ups this June from the 3-26th June.

You can show your support by making a tax-deductible donation to my page.

Every dollar helps #pushforbetter mental health outcomes in Australia by funding much-needed mental health services and initiatives.

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.