Tom Burniston

Healthy Minds for Men & Boys

I'm completing 2,000 push-ups in 23 days to raise awareness of mental health and fundraise for Samaritans. 


Male mental health is often overlooked and stigmatised. Many men and boys are taught to hide their emotions and avoid asking for help, a situation being made worse by many social media “influencers” promoting their warped versions of masculinity. This leads to higher rates of depression, isolation, and suicide. Mental health challenges and emotions are not a sign of weakness—they are a part of being human.


I’m joining this fundraising campaign to challenge harmful stereotypes and encourage open conversations about mental health for men and boys.


Please support me as I push for better mental health from 5-27 February. All proceeds enable Samaritans to answer more calls for help from those at crisis point or feeling suicidal.


“Then Aragorn wept, and he kissed Boromir’s brow.” JRR Tolkien 

Supporting Samaritans

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who’ve been there before, with those struggling now.

Samaritans make sure there’s always someone to listen if you’re in crisis or feeling suicidal. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

By donating, you're helping someone with suicidal thoughts get help when they need it most.

My Challenge History

Pushuperer for  1 year

Push-Ups Funds
2026 63 $324
Total 63 $324

My Push-Up Progress

Thanks to my sponsors

Merci à mes sponsors

Raised

$324

Goal

$200

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