Jordan

Grow Through What You Go Through

20 hours. No talking. No technology. Just silence.

I’m taking part in 20Talk’s challenge - 20 hours in a 2 metre square box in complete silence to raise awareness and vital funds for mental health. All I will have is my own thoughts, a journal and a chair to sit on.

I’m doing this for my close friends and the young children I educate at my OOSH Centre. I want them—and everyone—to know that it’s okay not to be okay. You don’t have to hide your feelings. You don’t have to struggle in silence. There is strength in speaking up and asking for help.

In a world that’s constantly loud, choosing silence is a powerful way to start a conversation about mental health. For 20 hours, I’ll be unplugged and quiet, hoping to make some noise around the importance of looking after our minds, supporting one another, and breaking the stigma.

My goal is to raise $1,000 for this incredible cause, and I would be deeply grateful for any and all donations. Every single dollar helps create real change, and your support means the world.

Whether you donate, share this post, or simply check in on a friend —thank you. Together, we can remind each other that we’re never alone. 💙

 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)

Your generous donations go towards:

• Every $120 puts a young person through a one-day Mental Health Maintenance course
• Expanding 20Talk's online resources and 60,000+ social media community
• Running large-scale interactive mental health events