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
$211
Ljm
$167.75
Sean Coote
I want you to think about me for at least 30 mins - Dragon
$106.12
Scoot Olsson
$106.12
Michael Naumowicz
$106.12
David
$54.12
Jacqui Armstrong
Love that you are doing this Ben.
$54.12
Pete Bell
Good on you Goose!
$54.12
Pam Robinson (mummy)
I hope this helps. Love you Ben!
$54.12
Benjamin Lynch
$54.12
Lou
Ill pay you not to talk fo sure! Nice work Ben
$54.12
Kat Schofield
$54.12
Geoffrey Bunney
$54.12
Gen Mcfadyen
Well done Ben. I lost my soul sister and best friend to suicide at just 31. Thank you for advocating for mental health and prevention. ❤️🙏
$50
James Paterson
Well done Super Legend. I'll sponsor you $1 for every time you made me p*ss myself with laughter heading up the chair lifts of Niseko. Great cause, good luck for the challenge!
$50
Kirk Davis
Blokes have it tough.
$43.60
Adrian Kemp
$27.81
Rose Pateman
$27.81
Jayden
Onya Ben
$25
Tash
What a great challenge, so important! You’ve got this Ben! Champion!
$25
Freyja Chyer
$22.58
Natalija Tunnell
$22.58
Michael Sillett
You are a champion. You have always emitted positivity to those around you, even in dark times, which is a testament to your strength and character. I am lucky enough to call you a friend.
$22.58
Kelly
Great job mate 👍💙
$11.65
Ashley Morgan
$11.65
The best cause Ben. When you’re in the pit you don’t see all the love standing just outside the light. Suicide has deeply effected my family and I’m so glad you found your way to being safe room for others. Good luck with the challenge !