Echuca College Year 11 and 12 students will be participating in the 2026 Push-Up Challenge, raising money for Lifeline.
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Jemma Jones
There will be plenty of sore muscles at Echuca College this June, but for the school’s Year 11 and 12 students, the discomfort is worth the cause.
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They are embarking on the Push-Up Challenge, committing to 3307 push-ups each over 24 days to raise critical funds for Lifeline.
The specific number, 3307, wasn’t chosen randomly, according to Lifeline Loddon Mallee philanthropy and fundraising lead Carlie Ryan.
“The number is really significant because it represents the 3307 people who died by suicide in 2024,” she said.
“So while the push-up challenge is a fun initiative, it’s got a really serious mental health impact around it also.”
The students and school will fundraise throughout the 24-day period, from June 3 to June 27, while participants complete their push-up commitment.
The Year 11 and 12 students who are taking on the challenge.
Photo by
Jemma Jones
Ms Ryan also hopes it provides a space for students to discuss mental health and start a conversation.
College wellbeing leader Joel Bunce said the school had been looking to participate in a fundraiser when Ms Ryan got in contact about the Push-Up Challenge.
He said it was an instant match for the school, and staff were encouraged by the growing number of students eager to participate and fundraise.
“All the students will fundraise individually, put it across their own social media and then the school will also fundraise to just help Lifeline out so they can provide services to the wider community,” Mr Bunce said.
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