Pushing for change!
I'm Michael Anhorn, the CEO of CMHA Toronto, and I'm taking on The Push-Up Challenge to help Torontonians get the mental health support that they urgently need. With this, I’ll be completing a combination of push-ups planks and squats to reach 2,000 in 23 days – After inactivity over the pandemic, this will be quite the challenge!
This cause is deeply personal to me, as I've live with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and witnessed firsthand the impact of mental health and addiction within my own family.
I've seen the differnce being able to access treatment and supports made in my own life, and how the combination of stigma and lack of availibility had a negative impact in my father's life.
My father endured a life-altering accident that caused significant disabilities. Unfortunately, he never received the support he needed for his mental healtth. Witnessing his struggle ignited my passion for advocacy in social justice and disability rights.
This challenge isn't just about push-ups for me; it's about pushing through the stigma surrounding mental health and pushing the system to do better. Everyone should get the care they need when they need it!
CMHA Toronto is at the forefront of this mission, providing essential support to individuals facing similar situations, helping them to thrive, not just survive.
By participating in this challenge, I aim to raise funds that will directly contribute to CMHA Toronto's efforts in promoting hope, belonging and mental health for all. Together, let's create a community where no one feels alone in their journey towards wellness.
Join me on this journey, donate generously, join the challenge, and let's make a lasting impact!
Thank you for being a part of the change,
Michael Anhorn
CEO, CMHA Toronto
Dedicated to: Lorne Anhorn
Supporting CMHA Ontario - Toronto
My Push-Up Progress
Our Team Members
Les membres de notre équipe
Venkatesh Shenoy
$35.00
Sarah Ernest
$1,700.00
Greg Pieon
$325.00
Nomatter Anderson
Michael Anhorn
$950.00
Babs O
$20.00
Laurel Anne Daly
$20.00
Lee Shelson
$35.00
Kelsey Dale-McGrath
Harris Beder
$350.00
Monica Moran-Venegas
Cory Bartlett
$25.00
Shansa Jokhoo
Justin Elvidge
Cindy Hersey
$410.00
Adriel Vanvliet
$50.00
Victoria Jones
$305.00
Lara Fruitman
NDACT
Adalyne Bartlett
Michael Chewpa
Olivia Carvalho
$310.00
Garfield Bembridge
$65.00
Rania Gharzouzi
Mark Dwyer
$735.00
Kara Kennish
$35.00
Antonella Pusher Upper
Angelo Renzulli
$125.00
Crystal Fielding
Elisabeth MacGillivray
Stacey Legere
$100.00
Tania LaCaria
$395.00
Paul Meszaros
Neziswa Mqoboli
Yan Sartor Campos
Keshav Anand
Serena Bufalino
$200.00
Kyle Bunbury
$1,035.00
Raf Tomczuk
$200.00
Hayley Kennish
$135.00
Holly Cambruzzi
$35.00
Lisa Lin
$285.00
Lohifa Pogoson Acker
Kylie Hicklenton
$420.00
Spaghetti Arms
$35.00
Ami A
Eliana Rosenberg
Jermaine Grant
$65.00
Gabi
$90.00
Courtney Detwiler-Moreira
$20.00
Allaine Daral
Ari Derin
Jowen Mostacho
DAYNA CHASSON
Kyle Galvin
$390.00
Alex Sutherland
$35.00
Sara Vidito
Dawn Barclay
$600.00
Jo-Ann Savoie
$500.00
Maria Boada
$65.00
Rayhan Hossain
$65.00
Winnie Linker
$65.00
Janet Arsenault
$35.00
Guy D’Mello
Arun Babu
Omar Ahmed
karli kennish
Rann Sharma
David Burns
Kaelan Vanvliet
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