CAPTAIN
Name: Tom
Age: 44
Tattoos: Lots with more to come
Favorite Food: Promite and cheese on toast!
Profession: Shoe Slinger
Music Type: A bit of everything, Hardcore metal, Hip Hop, American Country & everything in-between
Why am I taking part in the PushUp Challenge?: I have faced my own battles with mental health and we need to support and assist those who feel there is no way out
Who do I turn to for support?: My dog Sox! and of course my family and friends
Team Mate – 1
Name: Luke
Age: 46
Tattoos: Mostly covered except my back which will be rectified shortly!
Favorite Food: Nutri Grain and Hot Cross buns
Profession: Software Sales guy
Music Type: On a 30 min drive I’ll go from death metal to Dire Straits to Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack to electronics dance music
Why am I taking part in the PushUp Challenge?: I have experienced mental health challenges since I was a little kid and I want everyone to have the support they need, because with the right help you will and can get through it!
Who do I turn to for support?: My friends and my therapist and a daily connection with nature. There is so much beauty out there that can help keep daily positivity and hope in your life, just look to the trees and listen and you’ll feel just that little bit better for it.
Team Mate – 2
Name: Connor
Age: 21
Tattoos: Pending
Favorite Food: Beef Burrito
Profession: Shoe Slinger – Apprentice
Music Type: Mainly R&B and soul music but I enjoy a little bit of everything from jazz to hip hop
Why am I taking part in the PushUp Challenge?: Having known people who have had their own battles with mental health and having my own battles with it myself, I’m doing this to support those who don’t have the people and support systems in place to heal
Who do I turn to for support?: My Mum and Dad would be the first people I turn to, with my dog Lennie being the first animal I turn to!
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