1,000 Pull-Ups in 3 Hours: Fighting Cancer in Honor of Haji Tahir
My late grandfather, Haji Tahir, was one of the first figures in my life to show me the true meaning of strength and discipline. He fought a long, courageous battle against multiple types of cancer, including prostate and lung cancer. Though he beat it back for years, cancer ultimately took him from us.
What & Where
The Challenge: Attempting 1,000 pull-ups in 3 hours. Every $1 donated serves as a symbol of 1 clean rep toward completing the goal.
Date & Time: October 11, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Location: 168 Marrickville Calisthenics.
Why
To Honor His Legacy: This is a tribute to my grandfather's resilience, driven by the belief that love gives our strength a deeper purpose.
To Push Beyond My Limits: My training is built around heavy power and low-rep maxes rather than endurance. Pushing through 1,000 pull-ups is a deliberate step far outside my comfort zone to match the scale of the fight against this disease.
To Fund Vital Research: Temporary pain on a pull-up bar is nothing compared to what cancer patients face. By raising funds for Cure Cancer, I want to support critical research and put physical fatigue into perspective.
How
The Build-Up: I will be live-streaming and documenting my entire training journey leading up to October 11 to raise as much awareness as possible.
The Event: This challenge is open to everyone—come down, show support, or hang out! Snacks and hydration will be provided, but make sure to bring your own as well.
Where Your Money Goes (The Impact Menu)
$25 Donation: Provides resources to help people in the workplace support a colleague diagnosed with cancer.
$50 Donation: Ensures a specialized cancer nurse is available on 13 11 20 to offer practical and emotional guidance.
$100 Donation: Helps fund vital laboratory experiments and contributes directly toward backing the next major research breakthrough in the lab.
$900 Donation: Gets you right near the finish line of my 1,000-rep goal while providing substantial financial backing for early-career researchers unlocking pivotal cancer discoveries.
Beyond the numbers, this is a reminder to show up for the people in your corner because love demands action, not silence. Please consider making a donation or sharing this page to help me reach my target. Thank you for your support.
Proud of you!