In order to raise funds for mental health charity 20Talk I'm going to sit in a 2 metre square box for 20 hours with no technology and no talking. Yep, you heard that right. This outrageous challenge is going to push me mentally to the limits. 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
It just makes sense to support prevention. 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.
Have a good day!
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
Thank you to my Sponsors
$150
Craig Murphy
$105.50
Denver Smith
Good luck mate, great cause
$105.50
James Graden
$105.50
Andrew Mc Donald
Love your work David. Say nothing!
$100
Davy Rowe
All the very best mate
$100
Michael Mcgrath
Best of luck David and great cause👍
$100
Mike Henderson
Such a big challenge mate. You’re going to smash it. Love your work 🙏🏼
$52.75
Nikki
You are a great Mental Health Advocate!
$52.75
Jim & Louise Brittain
Well done Davy, what a great cause. Louise & Jim
$52.75
David Graden
$52.75
J Templeton
Good luck mate you got this.
$52.75
Anonymous
Your amazing!! I know this won’t be easy but also know you will achieve whatever you put your mind to🙏
$50
Gerald Lynch
Best of luck David!
$26.38
Rowan Mccarthy
Good on ya mate, great cause 🙏
$21.10
Helen Odonoghue
Go you good thang.
Another challenge you will take in your path with ease. What a guy you got this.