Victoria Ottanelli

About My Challenge

I’m not good at pushups, I wobble, I flop,

My arms give out — I just want to stop!

But I’ve taken a challenge, one pushup at a time,

For a reason much bigger than rhythm or rhyme.

3,214 — that’s the goal I must meet,

In just 23 days — no small feat!

But this number’s not random, it’s heavy with weight,

It marks every life lost — a number too great.

In 2023, that’s how many were gone,

Each leaving behind those who must carry on.

The ripples run deep — through family and friend,

The pain and the questions don’t easily end.

So I’ll push through the struggle, I’ll shake and I’ll strain,

I’ll drop to the ground and get up again.

Because talking is brave, and support can be strong,

And reminding each other we all do belong.

So whether I faceplant or barely get through,

I'm doing this challenge for someone like you.

Now more than ever, let’s show that we care —

Let’s keep showing up. Let’s always be there.

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.