The why?
I want to take part in this amazing cause because i have 5 children. I have been through really tough times myself as a single mum and I want to really challenge myself and put myself out of my comfort zoneIn order to raise funds for mental health charity 20Talk, I'm going to take on the challenge of sitting in a 2 metre square box for 20 hours with no technology and no talking. This challenge will be a small look into the day of someone struggling with mental health. All I will have is my own thoughts, a journal and a chair to sit on.
So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way or another by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.
Structurally, the statistics are still alarming..
- Suicide still remains the leading cause of death for young people aged 15-44.
- Only 2% of mental health funding goes towards prevention (Mental Health Commission 2022)
I'm completing the 20 Hours for 20Talk to turn these statistics around. Your contribution goes towards 20Talk's relatable prevention campaigns. They are a mental health charity that makes education cool and accessible, for young people by young people.
Your generous donations go towards:
- Every $120 puts a young person through a one day Mental Health Maintenance cours
- Expanding 20Talk's online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events
By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking we are preventing people from getting people into crisis in the first place.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and for donating to the cause. Hopefully this small challenge can help change someone’s life.
If you ever need to chat, I’m always here. Love you all and thanks again!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$106.12
Susan Black
$54.12
Naomi
Good luck x
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Nicole Rollings
Great cause that you are supporting Nic and bringing awareness too
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John Ronke
So amazing what you are doing. You are a good soul
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Deb Robertson
I think you’re amazing always selflessly doing things for others. Well done, Nic. Love ya 🩷
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Fenny
Have a couple of coffees and a couple of cakes
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Anonymous
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Nath Farrugia
Well done Nicola. Awesome work
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Sam Smith
On ya Nic! A great cause to get behind. I cant even imagine this experience for you - 20 hours of no talking! Heres a couple of coffees - Gold Coast prices...
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Molly Cronshaw
Such a brilliant cause xx
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Nate Peters
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Zoe S
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Brad Carlin-smith
Great cause Nicola
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Elaine Davies
Well done lovely
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Mo Prasad
Good on ya sweetheart!
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Anonymous
Always have a coffee with you x
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Marinella Sortino
Well done xxx
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Luke Dore
Go Nic! Incredible cause … and a sizeable challenge in front of you.
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Kerry Ali
Great cause Nic x
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Gina
Thank you, this is lovely x
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Laurenb
Amazing cause Nic xx
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Susan Foenander
It’s been years since we had an actual coffee so here is a virtual one to help you make a difference xxx
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Efstathia Grapsa
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Kylie Duffy
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Joanne Manners
Go girl ❤️
