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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Fleetspec Hire
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James Clarke And Skye Newburn
Good luck CJ. This is amazing to see.
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Bec & Steve
Well done Chevii!!
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Aleesha Ettridge
Amazing CJ. I have been doing a little bit of time at the Rockingham mental health unit to help with transitions from lock up solitude to day release and then to healthy freedom. Amongst all else. I understand the struggles. You're doing something so thoughtful and so meaningful. You are encapsulating everything that someone with relapse bipolar or schizophrenic psychosis has stuck in their mind. All the best of luck. Absolutely amazing.
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Sean Clarke
Good luck Chevii.
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Brigita Calvert
What a amazing thing to do for such a great cause ❤️ Good Luck CJ xx
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Knowidear
Silence is golden.
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Carolyn Bain-nieuwpoort
Great cause CJ. I take too many funerals due to the black dog.. I'll be right there with you in your 20 hours xx
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Karen Mcleay
Such a wonderful thing to do CJ for a very important cause. 🩷
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Tom Petrickovic
Good on you CJ. I know I would struggle not being able to talk for 20hrs. Good Luck.
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Tamara
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Raine & Horne Commercial
We’re here when you get out and need a chat! Nice work CJ! xx
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Lindsay Wallis
Betcha can’t do it!!!
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J
Great initiative CJ..good on you!
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Good luck Chevii. I’m pretty sure you’ll end up talking to yourself tho😂.
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Clarinda
Go CJ.
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Chevii-jay Clarke
You did it!!
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Anonymous
Good luck CJ, AQ
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Vicki & Andrew Fawcett
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Jeklyn Wallis
So proud of you CJ. Heart of gold. 💛
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Russell Dunne
Great effort for a great cause Thank U 🙏😊
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Zu Rui Mcleay
This one’s for you cj xxx
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Kate
Ur amazing chevii, u got this girl, such an amazing thing you are doing. So proud🥰🥰🥰
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Millie Goldsmith
proud of you Chev xx
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Sharon
Xxx
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Brett & Dee
Such a great cause & meaningful message to be a part of CJ!! You’ve got this 🩷✨
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Cameron Callaway
Well done Chevi good luck in keeping Quiet for 20hrs! Great cause.
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Anonymous
Good luck Chevii-Jay 💙 Grandma x
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Nick/libby/angus
Well done CJ, it’s a great cause. Cheers Libby Angus and Nick
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Taj Clarke
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Kestell Family
Good luck Chev!!
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Mia
Goodluck CJ 💛💛🫶🏼🫶🏼
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Nahala Hall
have fun staying in a box with no phone or talking (you will end up talking to yourself xx)
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Anonymous
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Ashlin Cetinich
All the best CJ, make sure you take lots of snacks!!!
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Shane Bell
Awesome work CJ, absolute champion
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Cherie
Cheering you on!
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Harry Upton
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Cam
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Anonymous
Good luck
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Joseph Franchina
Good luck with the challenge enjoy it, I will see you on the other side of it x
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Joseph Franchina
Do some exercise in their
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Denise Clements
Good on you, girl.
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Anonymous
Delys and Keith x
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Ella
so proud of you!!
Great work for a great cause Chevii-Jay. Well done and wishing you all the best for the 20 hours!