We all know someone….
Hey legends, I have chosen to take myself way out of my comfort zone on the 28th June whilst doing something to help raise funds and awareness for people struggling with their mental health. We all know someone who has to work hard just to get out of bed in the morning. I want to understand how to help those people in my life that struggle. I want to give them resources to help them feel held and a little less alone. So for that reason I will be doing the 20talk20hours challenge. This event will see me sitting in a 2x2 metre square for 20 hours in silence (!!!!!) with nothing my my swag, a chair, a water bottle and a journal. No tech. No talking. My goal is to raise $1500 towards 20Talks mission to empower young adults ages 18-30 by integrating essential mental health tools and skills into their lives. Please consider donating to help me reach my goal and support this innovative cause. . . because we all know someone.20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All I’ll have are the essentials I bring with me: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.
This challenge is a small glimpse into the isolation and struggle that someone with mental health challenges might feel every day. I know it will be tough - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge I’m taking on to stand in solidarity with those navigating these experiences.So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.
Structurally, the statistics are still alarming:
- Suicide 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 Challenge to help 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 course
- Expanding 20Talk’s online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events'
What is Mental Health Maintenance?
Mental Health Maintence (MHM) is a free, one-day workshop designed with industry experts to help individuals better understand and engage with different areas of their wellbeing, as well as learn effective ways to monitor them. MHM is designed to support people by equippig them with the knowledge and tools to maintai their mental wellbeing before reaching crisis point. By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking, this workshop hopes to prevent people from reaching crisis in the first place. To learn more, please visit www.20talk.com.au.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this 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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Elle Warn
Sounds like both hard work and a dream 💪🏾☕️
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Sylvana Dobros
Well done Champion! You are Amazing! ❤️
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Anonymous
Good Luck I know you will smash it
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Tracy And Jacob Lavender
We Love You Amanda ❤️ You got this sis 🌹 Jacob said Go go go Amanda 💪🏽
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Cindy
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Suzanne Bournes
I would have just given you $50 bucks, you dont have to put yourself through this torture! 😂
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Jill Fisher
Inspirational!!
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Amanda
I can do this!
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Ava And Olive
Proud of you ❤️
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Jacqualine Greer
What a role model you are for your children Amanda 💕 you have got this like everything you do 👌
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Damian Cooper
You go girl
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Sharleen
Beyond impressed!! This sounds like an incredibly hard challenge, but I'm sure you'll smash it!
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Lisa Hopwood
Up you go Sis! You got this ❤️
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Keri Keightley
Good Luck Amanda!
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Steph & Lou
Proud of you! Such awesome awareness and support for a great cause. What lucky young people to have someone like you raising the funds to support them! Love you! Steph and Lou xx
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Harper And Cam Mcgill
Both so proud of you! You got this!
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Luke Hawkins
Despite what the nay-sayers say, you've got this in the bag! Look forward to hearing how it goes!
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Trev & Jo Blake
What a worthy cause good on you
