Reach one, teach one.
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 $300 puts a young person through a two-day Mental Health First Aid course
- 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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Chordial Tones
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Sarah Boyatzis
Excellent and ambitious undertaking! Can we come and behold this most remarkable achievement? Proud of you!
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Mom
Well done. So proud of you, I know it will be difficult for you. Mom
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Mcallister Jo
Well done you.
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Teresa Mccarthy
Good luck
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Paul Carlsen
Here's $100, but now the entire old Ellenbrook PE team get to sit opposite you in 2 hour shifts for the whole time 🤣 Good luck 🙏
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Cathy Cottam
Such a worthy cause Arlene. Thank you for doing this.
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Tgt
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Amanda Branley
Good on you for doing this challenge and supporting a great cause. Shush now.
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Megan Letts
Thank you for doing this!!. Huge respect. It is for a very worthy cause. XX
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Erin Holbeach
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Rachelle
I can’t wait to see this
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Mckelvey
XXX
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Natalie Jones
Proud of you Arls. Such a worthy cause. 💖
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The Boffey’s
Great cause Arlene!! Good luck 😉
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Kelly Fliedner
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Rachael Jamieson
What a worthy cause. Good luck. Rachael from choir x
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Casey S
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Jacinta Eliot
Good luck, and enjoy 20 hours of alone time!
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Nicola Jameson
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Karla Choir
You are amazing to do this challenge it’s no easy feat at all, i will be thinking of you in the day wish you all the best with the challenge Karla
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Erin Pratt
This seems like an excellent challenge! I know you will smash it!
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Anonymous
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Jess
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Well done for taking on such a challenge! We’re proud to support you and the cause. Love your CT Family 💛