02/06/2026
https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/chrissturgiss787196/the-push-up-challenge
This June, the team at C & R Auto Electrical is joining forces with our wonderful friends at T A Properties Group to take on the Push-Up Challenge. Together, we are pushing for better mental health.
Over 24 days, we will be completing 3,307 push-ups. This number isn't just a physical challenge; it is a deeply moving tribute to the 3,307 beautiful lives lost to su***de in Australia in 2024.
This cause is profoundly personal to me. Mental health has touched my life on many fronts, including the devastating loss of a dear friend to su***de in 2022. Because of this, mental health awareness and support is something I hold incredibly close to my heart.
True support is about so much more than a social media post or a fundraising event. Sometimes, it is the simplest act of human kindness that can change a person's entire day—and sometimes, their whole life. You can never truly know the quiet battles someone is fighting inside, but what you can do is make sure they feel seen, valued, and cared for.
Mental health struggles are so often invisible. If you suspect a mate is going through a tough time, please don’t wait for them to reach out. Look out for them. Ask them if they’re okay. You don’t need to have all the answers, and you don’t need to fix their problems. You just need to let them know that they don’t have to figure it out alone.
To anyone out there who is quietly hurting right now: Please hang in there. No matter how dark it feels, things can and do get better with time. Brighter days always follow the rain. You matter, you are needed, and the world is a genuinely better place with you in it.
If you ever book a job with us and just need someone to talk to, please reach out. Anyone who knows me knows I am always up for a yarn, no matter the topic—and I’ll gladly extend a job's time just to sit and have a real, good chat with you.
We have chosen to raise funds for headspace, an incredible organization providing vital mental health support services to young people across Australia. If you are in a position to do so, please consider donating to our fundraiser. Your support will directly help those facing some of the heaviest challenges a person can endure.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with us. Let's look out for each other.
