MY WHY
Knowing where to look and find support can be stressful, but accepting or being open to receiving support can sometimes be the hardest to overcome.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 $300 puts a young person through a two-day Mental Health First Aid 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. Love you all and thanks again!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Brandon Ramsami
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Lorene Leembruggen
Christian, I’m proud of the work you’re doing to raise awareness and support for youth mental health! So worthwhile and much needed cause, May you be blessed with much success and may your efforts reach far and make a huge difference in lives of others! Stay happy, healthy and uplifted as you continue your journey! Keep shinning your light! Cheering you on all the way! Much love, Tante Lor
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Rachael Bennett
Inspiring!
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Soroush
Worthy cause, good onya Chris
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Carroline Chew
Hope you get what you need from this challenge and inspire other at the same time.
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Caneesyah Arvi
Caneesyah Arvi Harvina Arvi Ashwina Arvi Lara Rodin Zimdahl Jesse Thompson
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Aiko
Love this!
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Chanel Tyloo
That’s incredible Chris ! And going to a great cause. So important. Well done.
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Jeff Tyloo
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Anonymous
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King T
All the best for the challenge and thank you for the reminder of how important mental wellness is.
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Corto 😊
You’re a good man Chris. Such a kind thing you’re doing here. Sorry it’s not much! I would love to give more! But big love for you!😊
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Mikaela Giancaspro
Doing amazing things and making positive moves, keep at it bossman ❤️
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Rachael Bennett
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Anonymous
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Tiarn Reidy-crofts
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Gary Pattenden
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Diana Pattenden
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Alexander Tsetong
Beer pong 😎
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Athira Adly
What a great cause and imitative Chris!
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James Rivers
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Kayla Baum
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Brody Devahasdin
Respect brother!
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Claudia Zilm
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Melanie Goddard
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Anonymous
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Heena Sharma
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