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Beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 11, residents are challenged to do 2,000 push-ups over 18 days. 2,000 push-ups represent the approximate 2,000 people worldwide who are lost to suicide.
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The challenge is completely free and can be tracked with a dedicated app, where you can also see your friends and family process. The number of push-ups daily reflects a vital mental health fact. While the challenge is open to everyone and all ages, those who can't do push-ups can choose an alternative exercise like squats or sit-ups.
This is the second year Canada is partaking in the challenge, which was founded in Australia in 2018. In 2024, more than 49,000 Canadians took part and raised $2.4 million. Fundraising for the event is optional.
Anyone interested in registering whether by themselves or as a team can do so on The Push-Up Challenge website.
