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
$211
Doug Smith
$126.60
Allan Griffiths
$120
Matthew
Amazing initiative Iain.
$120
Stormie Mills
Good wishes for a good deed Iain Stormie
$106.12
Bob Stewart
Good luck
$105.50
Sandra Muir
$54.12
Rachelle Reynolds
A very worthy cause! Wishing you good luck!
$54.12
Melanie Cooper
Great work Iain.
$54.12
Stuart Nielsen
Great cause and tough challenge. Good luck!
$52.92
Nick Sutherland
Good luck in the box!
$52.75
Jessica
Good luck Iain it is a great thing you are doing. Very close to our hearts. X
$52.75
Angel Yong
Thank you for spreading the awareness of mental health, Iain. Keep up with the good work!
$52.75
David Willis
Congratulations and best wishes
$52.75
Katrina Tatnell
$52.75
Tut
$50
Angela Likoudis
$50
Thi Ngo
We're here cheering you on Iain. Thankyou for sharing this with us.
$50
Amanda Burrows
$31.65
Anonymous
It's great to see you getting involved in promoting this cause
$30
Clare Doherty
$27.81
Sophie
$27.81
Lauren Taylor
Your effort in raising awareness for youth mental health is inspiring Iain, wishing you all the best!
$27.81
Grant Morrison
Cheers mate, all the best from the WPA crew
$27.81
Teresa Filippone
$27.51
Lesley
Good luck Iain for this important mission, and thanks for raising awareness of mental health !
$26.38
Peter
Good luck Iain, I’m sure you’ll smash it.
$26.38
Carmelle Naresh
$26.38
Eli
Thanks for sharing Iain! We're here for you! x
$26.38
Michelle
Happy to donate a little something! Appreciate you helping others!
$26.38
Candice
$26.38
Gena
$25
Patrick M
Great cause Iain!
$25
Iain Muir
$21.10
Karen Holmes
$11.65
Victoria Freeze
$10
Blazenka Cristea
You are such a good person for doing this ♥️
Thanks for helping spread this valuable message Iain and for committing to a challenge that will provide direct assistance to those who need it the most.