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A deadlift challenge will raise awareness about men’s mental health

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A deadlift challenge in Cape Town will raise awareness about men’s mental health in the country.

 

The unique physical challenge aims to raise awareness and funding to support early detection of prostate and testicular cancer in South Africa.

 

A deadlift challenge in Cape Town will raise awareness about men’s mental health in SA

 

The Men’s Foundation South Africa, in partnership with Build it, is participating in the “Lift for Life Event.” It’s hosted by Heat Studios in Cape Town.

 

The event will feature an 80-minute, 80kg deadlift challenge. Teams of three members will compete to see how many deadlifts they can complete within a specified time limit.

 

80kg deadlift challenge

 

The organizers say that for every deadlift that is completed, Build it will donate R10 to the Men’s Foundation.

 

This will be in support of the organisation’s commitment to addressing men’s mental and physical health challenges. At the same time, it will also address suicide prevention in South Africa.

 

Here are the details of the event are provided below:

 

  • Date: Saturday, 30 November
  • Time: 10:30 am to 1 pm
  • Location: Heat Studios, Century City, Cape Town

 

There’s a growing mental health crisis in the country. Suicide has become the second leading cause of death among men aged between 15 and 44 years.

 

Meanwhile, the annual Brovember campaign, which is hosted by the Men’s Foundation, is dedicated to raising awareness about men’s mental and physical health issues.

 

Growing mental health crisis in the country

 

Currently in South Africa, societal stigma prevents most men from seeking help in these circumstances. One of the aims of Brovember is to break the barriers.

 

It sets out to encourage individuals to take action and start conversations. Males can also support each other in prioritizing their well-being.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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