JOIN THE PUSH FOR BETTER
Sign up for free and take on 2,000 push-ups for the 2,000 lives lost to suicide each day, worldwide. Let's push for better mental health, together.
HOW IT WORKS
GET FIT
Take on 2,000 push-ups from February 5-27. Don't worry, you don't have to be a push-up pro. Try sit-ups, squats - anything goes.
HAVE FUN
Sign up solo or team up with your workplace, friends, gym or sports club and start some friendly competition. The more the merrier.
PUSH FOR BETTER
Learn about mental health and start important conversations. Fundraise for mental health and make a difference.
FUNDRAISE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Every dollar you raise will help CMHA to support Canadians recover from mental illness and foster positive mental health outcomes.
Fundraising is optional but it's a great way to make a difference and get your family and friends involved in the push for better mental health.
WHAT YOU GET
Free training guide
Download the app to track progress
Daily push-up targets
“I realized how hard it was for me and so many people to ask for help and share about their struggles. That's why this Challenge is so important to me to share the available resources and start a conversation about mental health."
- Holly, 2025 The Push-Up Challenge participant
Join the worldwide movement
Globally The Push-Up Challenge has raised over $60 million for mental health and helped more than 1 million participants improve their physical and mental fitness. Now it’s your turn to unite in the push for better mental health and raise much-needed funds for CMHA.
1 billion push-ups
1 million participants
$60 million for mental health
