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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Michelle Jenkins
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Nicci Douglas
Thank you for arriving and then being a champion to those that think they can't make it! You're amazing!
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G Cadiz
I just want to say how proud I am of you for dedicating yourself to mental health charity work. I know this cause is so close to your heart and such a big part of your life’s journey. It takes courage, compassion, and strength to turn your own experiences into something that helps others. You’re making a real difference, and I admire the way you use your story to bring hope and healing to people who need it most.
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Thalia Matene
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Michael Davies
Who’s the CHAMP! You really are Jody.
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Avis Louth
Jody your commitment to raising support for mental health is admirable, I am very happy to support you. 💙
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Anonymous
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Charlee Will And Mark
Listening to you explain what the fund's are going to be used for I thought what great thing. Good on you Jody.
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Tracy Minchin
Bless you in this 20-hour challenge. May God be with you during this solitude 🙏
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Christabel Barnes
God bless you Jodi
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Shane Hayden
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Jody Hendy
Good work girl!
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Kevin Daly
Its all just a ....Couple of pies cobz 😊
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Susan
Mental health struggles deserve compassion not silence..
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Rochelle
Great cause Jody!
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Gemma Ward
Love you Jodes 😍
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Anonymous
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Megan Nielsen
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Meredith Waters
Well done Jody. You are the living example of turning your life around. You are truly inspiring.
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Denise Walker
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Jenny King
Hi Jody what a worthy cause and hope this helps towards reaching your goals. Go girl!! Jenny
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Bernadette
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Bernadette Davey
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Kylie Bain
Love you cobb
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Alison
Good luck xx
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Thankyou for your strength, your vulnerability and being and ambassador for change. 🩷🙌🌻