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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Rebekah Taylor
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Jess Toborek
Amazing cause Allana :)
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Jen Carter
Great cause, good on you Allana
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Bec Wright
So impressed with the bravery of this initaitive and awareness it will create
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Allana Coumbe
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Ben Lane
Respect mixed with astonishment, Allana. Good luck with it!
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Tori Le-page
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Shane Hashim
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Sean Jang
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Lisa Jenkins
You continue to be my inspiration for looking after mental health Allana, good luck with the challenge and I'm always here if you ever need an ear or shoulder.
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Bree Keith
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Susan Persichitti
Can you bring your book? What a great cause Allana!
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Tammy S
You nut! 20 hrs looking at a CIAS would be the same!! Enjoy x
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Jack Mcdonald
20 hours with my own thoughts sounds like a nightmare! Good luck!
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Taylor Gillingham
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Charlotte
That's one way to have a peaceful day! Good luck with it x
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Nicole Mcalinden
Good luck for the 20 hours for 20 Talk Allana and well done on raising awareness of mental health.
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Catherine Spradbrow
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Sandy Browne
Go you!!! Love ya xxx
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Brittany Germain
Very brave, amazing work Allana! Guess: 206 lollies
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Don Frost
Fantastic effort for a worthy cause.
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Mel
Good luck and keep up the great work!!
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Roxy Lofthouse
Good Luck Alanna!
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Kelly Halford
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Charlotte Herbert
244 lollies?
You go Girl!!! Love you like sharks love blood!