2025 challenges
I was told this year was going to have some huge upheavals, but never did I expect come 3rd Jan, I'd be told my only child was in critical condition from a car accident. Then just 2 months later, lose one of my best mates to cancer and all in between have a roller-coaster of highs and lows, good and bad to test my mental resilience. Now, I'm fund-raising for youth mental health, the 20Talk challenge, the ultimate test of no talking, in a 2sqm square with nothing but a mattress, water, pen and journal. For someone like me, this requirement to sit still, in my own thoughts, no tech, no music, not gonna lie, I'm intimidated. I definitely don't feel like I'm prepared. But for those who know me, if I can put my mind to it, I will do my best to achieve it. Wish me luck 🙏Helping young people self reflect and get the tools to tackle life's challenges.
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
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Anonymous
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Andrew Crinnion
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Clarissa Connors
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Skye
You are amazing!
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Mum And Cal
We know you can do this. Good luck Channy. Xx
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Simon Marshall
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Rebel Matthews
Sorry i couldn't donate more i wish I had the funds to do so. But good luck and i know this is for a wonderful cause 🧡🖤
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Good luck, your awesome 🙌
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Lina
Great cause. Good luck a very tough challenge for you. 🥰💙
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You got this beautiful
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Craig Baker
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Holly
Good luck Chan! I’m sure you’ll smash your goal.
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Caitlin
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Kirsty Du Preez
You are my biggest inspiration 🫶🏻
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Legend. X
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