My Reason
I’m again taking part in the 20Talk challenge to raise funds for mental health.
On the 28th
of March 2026 I’ll be challenging myself to stay 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.
Why am I doing this?
My good friend Davide passed by his own hands in September of 2025 leaving me
questions that can not be answered. If by taking part in this 20Talk challenge,
I can help raise funds for education then I am helping make a difference.
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)
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
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. Every little bit helps!
Thank you, Barney,
Thank you to my Sponsors
$633
Dad And Mum
$585.53
Sassy Sister
Hey Bro! So proud of your unwavering commitment to help those around you, your selflessness, your thoughtfulness and genuine interest in making everyone’s days a little better because of your considered interactions! Good luck! 🍀
$527.50
Nikki Damen
Thank you. In Memory of all those who left us too soon…
$316.50
Barney
In memory of Davide
$211
Anonymous
Amazing!
$54.12
Happy Hapster
From Happy QPS
$54.12
Moira
$27.81
Nikki Albrecht
You are incredibly generous with your time. Thank you
$27.81
Jason Ayres
$27.81
Grace Smith
Lovely what you’re doing Barney!
BJ, we are proud of you having come off fund raising for ‘Kids with Cancer’ and what an achievement!!! Many thanks to your supporters. A Big Heart now supporting mental health awareness. God bless and Good luck 🤞