DFO NL Region – Push-Up Challenge 2026
Supporting CMHA • Building Strength • Building Community
Welcome to the Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Region Push-Up Challenge 2026! 🎉
This year, teams from across our offices are coming together for a friendly, region‑wide competition designed to promote physical wellness, boost team morale, and—most importantly—raise awareness for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
Why We’re Doing It
Mental health matters.
By participating in this challenge, we’re shining a spotlight on the importance of mental wellness, reducing stigma, and encouraging open conversations—one push‑up at a time. Every rep is a reminder that support is stronger when we lift together.
Who We Are
We’re a diverse group of employees from offices throughout the NL Region—scientists, administrative staff, fisheries officers, program teams, and everyone in between—joining forces to move, motivate, and have fun. Whether we’re seasoned fitness buffs or just giving push‑ups a try, we’re here with the same goal: connection, wellness, and community spirit.
The Challenge
Over the course of the challenge, our teams will:
- Complete daily push‑ups
- Track progress collectively
- Cheer each other on
- Celebrate milestones
- Share positive messages about mental health
- And of course… engage in some friendly competition!
Our Spirit
We’re competitive (in a fun way!), supportive, and proud of the work we do—both in protecting our oceans and strengthening our workplace culture. This challenge is all about teamwork, encouragement, and reminding each other that wellness belongs to all of us.
Join Us on the Journey
Follow along as we push, laugh, and raise awareness together. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or pushing alongside us, thank you for supporting CMHA and helping us make mental health a priority in 2026.
Stronger together. One team. One region. One push‑up at a time. 💪🌊
Supporting CMHA Newfoundland & Labrador Division
Through a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and one territory, CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive.
Présente dans plus de 330 collectivités réparties dans chaque province et au Yukon, l’ACSM œuvre en défense des droits et offre des programmes et des ressources qui contribuent à prévenir les problèmes de santé mentale et les troubles mentaux ainsi qu’à soutenir le rétablissement et la résilience afin de permettre à tous les Canadiens et à toutes les Canadiennes de s’épanouir pleinement.
State Of The Push-Ups
| Province | Participants |
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Team Stats
| Team name | Number of Legends | Push-Ups | Funds Raised | ||
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| By person | Overall | By person | Overall | ||
Teams
To join a Team within this Community, simply find the Team below, go to their page and click on JOIN US.
Thank you to our Sponsors
$200
Bruce and Holly James
$165
Garrett James
$150
Samantha James
$120
Wayne Church
Keep pushing
$100
Sonja Johnson
$50
Lora Slobodian
You are such a champ, Clayton!! We all feel so greatful to know you, senpai!
$50
Roy Knott
$45
Leon Draisaitl
$45
Stantec
Thank you! Your donation has been matched by Stantec
$35
Anonymous
$35
Mihai Wilson
$35
Anonymous
$35
Anonymous
$35
Douglas Aoki
Proud to have you represent the dojo.
$35
Anonymous
$35
Shelley Johal
$25
Ales Hemsky
Keep your stick on the ice Klefbom (Drž hokejku na ledě, Klefbom)
$25
Genna Flinkman
Love this Clayton! Way to go.
$25
Peter Giamberardino
Good luck buddy. Do it a day early.....
$20
Wendy & Liam Walsh
$20
John Guiney Yallop
You have this, Clayton!
$20
Jeff Morton
$10
Mary Carew & Richard Sheppard
Teams supporting
Champs Supporting 6
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