I'm fundraising for LauraLynn by taking part in the Press Up Challenge this November
This November, I’m taking part in the November Press Up challenge to raise funds for LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice. I’m taking on this challenge for children with life-limiting conditions, and their families, and would be grateful for your support.
Your donation, big or small, will help to ensure that children and their families receive the care they need at all stages of their journey - from provision of specialist therapies, short breaks, to end-of-life care and bereavement support.
Support my challenge and help make the most of short and precious lives.
Thank you!
My Achievements
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First donation received
Received 5 Donations
Reached 50% of fundraising target
Reached Goal
My Updates
Day 30
Monday 1st Dec 3000 push-ups done. Finished them yesterday in the evening (after a football match and all) and genuinely very happy with the month. Not as easy as I thought but glad I did it and I would recommend anyone to give it a go themselves. Thanks to everyone who has donated the last 30 days and helped get over the target. Much appreciated, all the best 👍 Share
Day 29
Saturday 29th Nov 2900 down and only 100 to go! Feels very weird but delighted I’ve got to the end (and I don’t have to do million push-ups tomorrow 😅). Thanks to everyone who has donated even after the target was reached. Really appreciate it 👍 Share
Day 27
Friday 28th Nov Another 100 push-ups done and 300 to go. Thanks to everyone who has donated. Nearly at the goal of €500 🙌 Share
Day 23
Sunday 23rd Nov 2300 down, only a week of 100 push ups every day to go. The end seems so far away at the start, and there is that part in the middle where motivation is low. Right now, it feels a bit like running the last leg of a run and you get that second wind. Really glad I’ve managed to keep it going this long, it’s been well worth it. Thanks to everyone who has donated, much appreciated! 700 to go 🤝 Share
Day 19
Wednesday 19th Nov Did four sets of 15 and two sets of 20 (whoa!!!) so I did more reps in less sets. 1900 down and 1100 to go, not too long left now 💪 Share
Day 17
Monday 17th Nov Did the push-ups a bit earlier today as I was heading out for the evening. Really glad I've kept it going everyday so far. I haven't missed a day or carried some push-ups over to the next day which has made things easier. Obviously, that may not be the case for everyone as things can get busy and life gets in the way. More just glad I've kept it consistent up until now. Anyway, 1300 to go! Share
Day 15
Saturday 15th Nov Half way there baby! Did 6 sets of 15 and 10 clap push ups (ooooohhhh) to make it round 100. 1500 down and 1500 to go. A couple more donations as well so thanks very much. Share
Day 14
Saturday 15th Nov 100 press ups everyday for 2 weeks. Still doing the 8 sets of 15x4 and 10x4. I may change it soon to see if I can do more in less sets but happy with how it’s going. Share
Day 13
Saturday 15th Nov Haven’t posted in a couple days but all press-ups have been completed 👍 1300 done after today Share
Day 12
Wednesday 12th Nov Another 100. 1200 down and 1800 to go. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far, really appreciate it. 18 days to go Share
Day 10
Tuesday 11th Nov 1000 push-ups. Absolutely delighted! Some days it’s difficult having the motivation but one day at time gets to these milestones and its 100% worth it. 1/3 of the way there, and 2000 to go! Share
Day 9
Sunday 9th Nov Had a football match earlier in the day and I was fairly knackered but still got the 100 push-ups done. The last couple days have been tough. Not always easy when you’re out and about and busy with various things. Still, another day done. 900 down 2100 to go 💪 Share
Day 8
Sunday 9th Nov Even though I was out all day watching the rugby, I still got home to do the 100 pushups for the day. No excuses but next time I’ll make sure to do them before I head out for the day 😂 Share
Day 7
Saturday 8th Nov 100 push-ups every day for a week. I’ve probably never done that before. 2300 to go Share
Day 6
Saturday 8th Nov I’m a couple days late checking into Day 6 but all going grand. Another 100 in the bag. 1/5 of the way there Share
Day 5
Thursday 6th Nov Changed it up a bit today. Doing 4 sets of 15 and 4 sets of 10. Small bit tougher but definitely feeling like the push-ups are getting a bit easier. Going to continue this way for the next few days. 1/6 done. Share
Day 3
Monday 3rd Nov Feeling good, getting used to it now. Going to keep doing it in 10 reps for now but going well. 2700 to go! Share
Day 2
Sunday 2nd Nov Body a bit sore from the first day but push-ups were mostly grand. 2 days down, 28 to go Share
Day 1
Saturday 1st Nov Did the first 100 press-ups today. I did it over 10 minutes (10 a minute) and it seemed to go grand. I have them on video and I'll try to do that everyday (maybe make a big video at the end). On reviewing the video, I noticed I hadn't fully extended my arms. I'll make sure to do this going forward and maybe do them slower instead of rushing through them. Anyway, happy enough with the first day. Only 2900 to go! Share
3000 push ups for the November Challenge
Friday 31st Oct Looking forward to doing this push-up challenge for LauraLynn for the month of November. It's a charity I've known about for years, and the work they do and the lives they have helped is unbelievable. Any sort of donation would be greatly appreciated, thank you. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
€100
Stavros Costa
€50
Sir Veza
The push ups are biblical. Hard Man of the year! As you were LG x
€31.80
Jack Mccarthy
€31.80
Elenya Tofalis
Well done darling! So proud of you for doing this x
€31.80
June
Good luck Jack
€31.80
Daniel O'leary
Well Done Jack
€31.80
Heather, Alan, Elle And Luna 😊
Hope the chicken nugget break helped to fuel you. Well done Jack 😊 🩷
€31.80
Meaghan
€26.50
Riot Games
€26.50
Cathy Mccarthy
Good luck Jack
€21.20
Sarah Byrne
Go Jack!
€21.20
Daire Ennis
€21.20
Eberechi Eze
Pull-ups have never felt so jealous
€21.20
Lionel
That's why he's the GOAT... The GOAT
€21.20
Jay Boyle
€21.20
Emma Mccarthy
Best of luck Jack.
€21.20
Daragh Walsh
Leave some pushups for the rest of us man
€20
David Mccarthy
Well done Jack, best of luck! David and Grace
€20
Whacker
The only press up organisation we like to see Free Palestine
€20
Tmits
€20
Liam Mac Conchoille
YUUUPP
€20
Andy Power
€15
Lucie Spencer
Smashed it fella well done!
€10.90
Ciara Halpin
Fair play to you Jack!!
€10
Johnny Lyons
€5.30
The Sheriff
There’s a few quid you little tart
Jack is only good at pushups because of his name.