In Stillness Comes Strength
This isn’t your usual fundraiser—and that’s exactly why I’m doing it.
As a parent, and someone who’s experienced the highs and lows of life, I know how important it is for young people to have the tools and support to navigate their inner world. The ups, the downs, the rollercoaster that is the human experience—no one should have to face it alone.
That’s why I’m raising money for an organization that delivers practical, life-changing mental health programs for young people. This is work that truly matters.
My part? I’ll be spending 20 hours in silence, confined to a 2x2 meter square.
No entertainment. No technology. No distractions. Nowhere to go.
Just a pen and a journal.
No option but to go inward—and sit with the silence.
It’s going to be tough. But every hour I sit in silence, I’ll be doing it for someone else—20 hours, 20 young lives.
My goal is to raise $4,000, enough to put 20 young adults (aged 18–30) through a one-day Mental Health Maintenance course. Each $200 donation funds a place in this course, giving someone practical tools to handle life’s challenges with strength and clarity.
As a thank you:
- Every donor will receive access to a PDF copy of “Wayfinder” - a self-reflection journal I created for this challenge, designed to guide introspection across 10 areas of life. I encourage you to set aside time for your own reflection.
- The most generous donor will receive a framed canvas print of my landscape photography—a personal gift from me to you.
- I will be giving away a several custom t-shirts that I’ve designed for the event, working off the theme of “In Search of Stillness”. I will be wearing one on the day too.
- If I reach my goal of $4,000, I will also do the 20 hour challenge with a food fast. Nothing but water and electrolytes. (ACHIEVED! LOCKED & LOADED!)
- If I reach $5,000 – I’ll let people choose a costume for me to wear on the day or something else to give back to the donors.
Let’s make this count & give young people the support they deserve.
Let’s do this.
DMS ✌🏻
Thank you to my Sponsors
$412.40
Patricia Kim
$316.50
Kirk Bushell
Go get 'em, Tiger! :D
$263.75
Jonathon Ellis
$263.75
Luke Hunter
$250
Bree & Tim
Just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible feat you're taking on 20 hours of talking straight, not just for the endurance of it, but for a cause that truly matters. That’s powerful. You’re not just raising funds, you’re raising awareness, courage, and hope for people navigating mental health challenges, especially young people who desperately need a voice to say. You’re not alone. And you’ve become that voice loud, clear, and unrelenting for 20 solid hours. Know that your effort doesn’t just speak it echoes. It inspires those watching, listening, and maybe struggling in silence. You're lighting up a space that too often feels dark for others.
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Rick W
$211
Rob Zhang
Fantastic initiative! Go you machine!
$211
Marion Fagan
So worthwhile - too many young people hurting these days
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Pip Bell
Pleased to support you in this very worthwhile challenge and glad you are raising awareness
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Hani & Lisa Zahra
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Peter Chau
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Anonymous
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Tim C
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Brett Jamieson
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Anna Panetta
So proud of you. Well done and look forward to hearing about the experience and the success. Anna xx
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Rk
Lotsa love from RK!
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Charlie Kelly
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Douglas Robinson
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Justin Le Blond
Great cause!!
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Anonymous
Very cool! Good luck!
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Daniel Rae
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Hamish & Bella Lardi
Great work David
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Danny P
Go get em David. Can't wait to hear all about the experience!
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Alasdair Percy
Great initiative David
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Anonymous
$100
Tim F
$100
David Jones
Good luck and thank you for supporting such an important cause David! Sounds like it will be a fabulous experience as well!
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Grant Bulstrode
Good luck mate. Great cause. No talking!!!
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Danny Dn
$100
Geoffrey & Karen Morgan-smith
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Celia Huppefournier
Well done for the raise. Thank you for supporting such an important cause.
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Angus' Dad
Enjoy the change of pace mate.
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Tim Kelly
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Raymundo Penaloza
Hi David, Amazing you are doing this for such a great cause. Enjoy the stillness. ;-) Ray
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Kathryn
Good luck !!!
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Arabella Kullack
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Laure
All the best David! Great work for a great cause.
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Kim
Good luck David
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David Yazbek
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Andrew Pearson
Well done David
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Robert Cowburn
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Ben Van Steel
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Jenson
All the best!
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Reid Kinnaird
good luck!
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Dean O
Love this mate! Hope this little bit goes a long way to support the cause.
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Warren Burns
Go son
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Woodsy
You’re the man, would love to try this myself one day! Love always woodsy.
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Charles Stewart
Well done mate
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Helen Pickering
A cause very close to my heart...thank you x
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Michael Sassine
This truly hits deep — grateful for you raising awareness Dave 🙏❤️💯
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Anonymous
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Jimmy C
Awesome stuff mate! Let’s gooo!!!
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Jamie Mannah
You’ve always been a top bloke, this is just one instance of you putting that into action.
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Sasha Gill
Looking forward to hearing about the experience x
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Dan Gee
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James Bradey
$25
Jess Courtney
Unmatched. No one else I know could do this 🔥
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Coached By Ley
Had to donate $22 to make it an even number and for such a great human for a great cause!!
Absolutely incredible. So proud of you David.