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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Carmela & Ross Hartnett
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Gerard Mclennan
Best of luck with the challenge!
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Martin Beattie
Love ya work mate. Hope you’re allowed a bottle of scotch,
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Belmont Oh Do Kwan
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Matt Budge
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Chiang Family
What a meaningful way to raise awareness for mental health. Kudos from all of us!
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Harper, Alyce And Pj
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Mitch Brown
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Jenny
Great work, mate!!
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Lauren Du Boulay
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Tha Hill
LESSSGOO 💪🏼
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Hayley Connolly
Well done 👏
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Steph Renshaw
Something I never thought I’d see - best of luck mate!
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Joane Javier
I’m excited for you on this one - such a great cause!! Good luck!! 🙌
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Kym L
Great cause, setting an excellent example & I am donating on behalf of the young person who I don’t want to be a statistic!
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Annette
Good on you Graeme- great cause
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Paul Mills
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Ryam Mcmillan
Love ya work mate!
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Katie Bui
Love your work G! At least you won’t be missing much over those 20 hours with the way the Eagles are tracking this season 🫡
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Belmont Taekwondo Oh Do Kwan
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Natasha Mccarthy
What an interesting challenge, and a great cause. Good luck, I think you’ll need it 😜
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William Buck
Next year… we get the kids to do this 😂
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Raymond Chen
Good on ya Grayza!
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Stella Beattie
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Charlie Mooney
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Michelle Vdf
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Joe Win Tan
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Nicola Youngson
Amazing Graeme!!! Shall I drop by with snacks?!
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Harry Forsyth
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Andrette
All the best Master Graeme! So proud of you 🫡
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Kara Bone
Great work Graeme :)
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