About My Challenge
Hey,
I'm taking on The Push-Up Challenge from 3-26 June 2026 to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia. The challenge is to complete 3,307 push-ups in 24 days.
This is important to me, because 3,307 people died by suicide in Australia in 2024 (the most recent stats), and I want to do create awareness about mental health and the prevention of suicide. Funds raised will go towards much needed mental health services and initiatives in Australia.
Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 15-24. This is something I want to help change. The money raised from this challenge will go towards lifeline, every $39 can fund one lifeline call.
This year is especially important to me because of the 3,307 people who died by suicide in 2024 my childhood friend Lacey was among them. This is my second year pushing for her and in her honour.
Please donate to help me reach my fundraising target and support this great cause:
https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/mikaylabyrne15
To find out more about the impact of your donation or to learn about participating in The Push-Up Challenge, visit www.thepushupchallenge.com.au
Thanks in advance for your support. It means a lot!
Cheers,
Mikayla
Dedicated to: Lacey
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.
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 3 years
| Push-Ups | Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | $0 |
| 2025 | 3,214 | $321 |
| 2024 | 3,214 | $3,214 |
| Total | 6,428 | $3,535 |
