In 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
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Denise Satterley
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Peter De Chiera
Great cause AaronHope you raise over your target
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G R Elect
So Proud of you Aaron What a great cause From all the team at G R
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Jeff Macnish
Well done Aaron. A great challenge and a great cause
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Anonymous
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Steve Ingram
Great work Aaron
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Jorden
Thanks Az for your thoughtfulness and commitment to such a meaningful cause 🙌
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Finoa Bowden
Go Aaron! Thank you for doing this - you are awesome :)
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Bree And Adam Stratton
Great cause Aaron- well done 🫶
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Geoff Hill
Great work mate. Right behind you
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Anonymous
Really proud of you Aaron
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Anonymous
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Sheree Vardaro
All the best Aaron
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Aunty C
Well done Aaron
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Wil & Jacinta Matrenza
All the very best to you. Aaron, and the other participants in this fundraising event. Such a worthy cause for important work and support for those who struggle with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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Sandi Woods
Thanks Aaron for supporting Mental Health Awareness IYKYK 😎
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Jarrod Kennedy
Good effort brother. May the silence bring forth your next challenge!
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Rich
Lets go brother! 💪🔥💪💚💪
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Peter Edwards
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Anonymous
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Rikki Priest
Great cause.
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Michelle Oldham
Well done Aaron 👏. Enjoy the serenity.
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Anonymous
Keep up the good work mate! Life is always a battle to find balance, inner peace & harmony so keep trucking on!!! 🙏🏽🙌🏽🤙🏽
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Anonymous
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Taryn L
So very proud of you Aaron.
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Gemma Osiejak
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Bright Path Support
Strength and fortitude, mate.
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Tara
With you always Aaron!
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Daniel Macnish
Congratulations on being such incredible human. Using your past journey now to help others and I believe with your wisdom and dedication you will help save many lives in mental health. Keep going. Keep growing. Keep up the hard work. Xx
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Kim Freeman
We’re all behind you Aaron what a lovely cause. Good luck sweetheart will be thinking of you xxx
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Aunty Pat
Aunty pat here Aaron. So proud of the cause and proud to support you. Will be by your side in spirit xo Goodluck darl
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Michael Keynes
Beyond proud of you. Love you mate. You’ve got this x Doing it for all of us!
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Anonymous
Sounds tough! good luck! I know you'll do it.
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Justin Macnish
Love you bro!
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Despine Bird
Good luck Aaron! Great thing to do! Despine x
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Anonymous
Bro this is a good one! Enjoy the madness or the peace. It's up to you :)
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Stu Ralph
Love your work mate, great course
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Jarrod Holst
Good luck and good one you.
Aaron your commitment to supporting youth mental health is incredibly impactful and every step you take toward this challenge will inspire hope and positive change in the lives of many young people. Well done! ⭐️