COMMUNITY

Pushing for better mental health

Karate Community members are passionate advocates for positive mental and physical wellbeing, and this year are raising funds and awareness for mental health.

A dedicated group of local karate enthusiasts are taking on this year's Push-Up Challenge aiming for 3249 push-ups during 5-28 June. The team consists of students, parents and instructors aged 5 to 50yo.

Why specifically 3249 you ask? This is the number of lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022, a significant and heartbreaking number. Headspace Gympie has been nominated to be the beneficiary of all funds raised, recognising this vital service and its huge support for members over recent years.

The team would love for our community to help celebrate this challenging achievement and inspire conversations about mental health. “We're pushing for better mental health,” says local sensei Peter Zarb and his push-up team.

To support our local sensei and his incredible team donate at: t.ly/hcxMA.