In memory of Ryan Sweikert
I'm completing 3,214 push-ups in 23 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia.
3214 in 23 days has come from 3214 suicides in 2023.
With the blessings from Linda Sweikert in fundraising to support Mental Health and Lifeline this in memory of Ryan.
Just 9 days before Christmas last year, I guess young Ryan could see no other way forward. Ryan had struggled for some time.
This topic is still gut wrenching and I still have trouble even saying the word 'suicide'.
Mental health impacts so many, with no discrimination to age or gender.
A lovely lady I've recently crossed paths with is Shell who is 47 lives with Schizophrenia, and openly shares with me she's tried several times to take her own life. Shell has a Cert 1V in Laboratory Technology. She is smart. Smart is an understatement. Thankfully Shell is moving forward and doing well with medication.
Mental health has no boundaries.
With approval from friends that have had their families impacted directly you may or may not be aware they have been impacted.
These souls will be remembered too.
Ryan 31 A son, brother, and much loved Uncle.
Cooper 20 A great nephew and a much missed greater family member.
Ricki 20. A brother dearly missed.
Peter 59. A much loved and missed brother.
Mark 58. A much loved former partner of mine and father of two.
Michael 52. A much loved brother and family member
How do these families and extended families move forward from these tragedies. ?
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.
Dedicated to: Ryan Sweikert
Supporting Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland NSW
Join The Push-Up Challenge and Support Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland!
Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland is proud to be a beneficiary of this year's Push-Up Challenge. Our centre serves a vast area, covering all of Sydney south of the Harbour Bridge, extending to Strathfield, the Eastern suburbs and encompassing the entire Sutherland Shire. Now, more than ever, our community needs your support!
Take on the challenge and help us make this our most successful Push-Up Challenge yet! Your participation and the funds you raise will enable Lifeline to continue providing essential crisis support and suicide prevention services. Together, we can answer more calls for help and ensure that anyone in Australia will not face their darkest moments alone.
Challenge yourself, make a difference, and be a “lifeline” for those in need!
My Challenge History
Pushuperer for 1 year
| Push-Ups | Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,214 | $1,425 |
| Total | 3,214 | $1,425 |
That's me donating $20 because Janet took on the challenge and did the alternative exercises for me today. . Thanks young Janet for trying the pushups but moving to the alternatives... Awesome !