Silence in the Chaos: Support Our 20-Hour Challenge
For 20 hours, we’ll be sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology. All we’ll have are the essentials we bring with us: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.
This challenge is a small glimpse into the isolation and struggle that someone experiencing mental health challenges may feel every day. We know it will be tough; physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s something we’re choosing to do in solidarity with people navigating these experiences.
We have both been impacted by mental health personally, and through people we love and care about. Like so many others, we know that mental health struggles can feel dark, lonely, and confronting. That’s why this cause matters so much to us.
And honestly, anyone who knows us knows we can barely stop yapping on a normal day, so taking on 20 hours of complete silence really is a challenge for us. That makes it feel even more meaningful to step outside our comfort zone for something that matters this much.
The reality is still alarming:
- Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people aged 15–44.
- Only 2% of mental health funding goes towards prevention.
We’re completing this challenge to help turn those statistics around.
Your donation will support 20Talk, a mental health charity creating relatable prevention campaigns and making mental health education more accessible for young people, by young people. Every contribution helps by:
- putting young people through a one-day Mental Health Maintenance course
- expanding 20Talk’s online resources and social community
- supporting large-scale interactive mental health events
What is Mental Health Maintenance?
Mental Health Maintenance is a free, one-day workshop designed with industry experts to help people better understand and engage with different areas of their wellbeing, while learning practical ways to monitor and maintain their mental health before reaching crisis point. By improving mental health literacy, reducing stigma, and encouraging help-seeking, the workshop aims to support prevention before crisis happens.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for supporting us. We hope this small challenge can play a part in helping change someone’s life.
With love,
Lois & Imogen
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Garry Lee-lindsay
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Fi
I couldn’t think of a better duo to sponsor for this great cause. Well done ladies.
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Paul & Ruth
Flipping ace cause Lois. Proud of you. Mum and Dad x
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Claire
Very worthwhile cause & great challenge! Good luck!
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Clare Martin
Go Lois and Immy - what an amazing challenge and commitment.
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Tina Macmillan
GOOD LUCK GALS!!!
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Harriet Cunningham
A great challenge for a great cause. Looking forward to hearing the stand up routine you write, Lo.
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David Yat
Perfectt. Tough challenge for a great cause! Good lucky to the both of you. Love you
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Steve & Helen Ord
Great cause. Well done Lois.
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Lauren Ord
Sooooo proud!! What a brave thing to do and for such an amazing cause!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Alicia Lyne
GO LOIS AND IMY! What an amazing cause. Best of luck and please wear a GoPro. Proud of you x
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Em Scales
Proud of you both!
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James
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James W
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Angela And Mark
This is a true challenge ( never mind running a marathon, this is something else 😅!) proud of you for even taking part - go Lois! 🤐
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Freelo
Great cause and effort ladies, enjoy the serenity!
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Ann Carlos
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Anonymous
V good
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Jasper Lee-lindsay
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Ethan Mather
Great cause, really tough challenge (particularly for you two) go team! X
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Lucinda Droulers
Truly an achievement!! Incredible initiative xx
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Kiki Newbery
Well done Lois and Immy!! Such a great cause x
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Ilona Lee-lindsay
You guys are super duper awesome!!!!!
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Christie Andrew
What an amazing cause! Well done guys. Christie x
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Tomas Bajrovic
Good luck guys! Doing it for a great cause :)
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Sarah Chandler
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Robbie Scott
Keep that gob of yours shut
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Gabrielle Rizzo
Good luck to you both!! Such a great cause 💖
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Jessica Drake
You’ve got this girls 👏
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Siobha Mcauley
Amazing!! So proud of you Lois X x x
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Hannah Biglin
Absolutely incredible!! So proud of you for doing something so hard for such an amazing cause!
Good on youse!! Very proud