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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Anonymous
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Zel
Well done kath , a great cause
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Anonymous
Well done Kathy, what a challenge.
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Anonymous
Unbelievable Kath. Very important cause. 💙
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Stace & Vik Stacy
Quiet time - Priceless
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Diane Williamson
Woo hoo hoo ! You go girl Can't believe you are doing this babe 😜 proud of you 😘
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Tiffany Holt
Good luck Lovely 🥰 won’t be easy lol 😂
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Kate Baker
Good on ya Kath! An amazing cause 🙌🏼
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Narelle
Absolutely awesome project!!
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Janette
Go girl, excited to hear all about it when you’re done xx
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Kaye Norman
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Janine Birkett
Awesome Kathy well done you can do this!
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Maz Sheridan
Well done Kath for doing this…….it will be hard no doubt but I have every confidence in you 🥰 It’s a great cause ✅💜
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Sheridan O’leary
GO KATHMINDA! You got this
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Joanna
You are such an incredible person
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Cherry
❤️❤️😘😘🍒
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Renee
This would have to be your biggest challenge she EVERRRRRRRRRRR! Great cause - go girl!
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Helen Butterworth
Good luck Kathy, I hope it goes well ❤️ Take care Helen
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Justine Mcnaught-conroy
Good luck Kath, for an important cause!!
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Deb Wildman
Good on you, Kath! Such a good cause. You got this, girlfriend! 🩷
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Leonie Higgins Noone
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Janice
Good on you - this is a challenge and a half for you 😜 so awesome for you to undertake it for such a good cause
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Nicnap
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Christine Hayes
Good luck!
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Jacqui
You can do this Kath , might be hard but got a good cause x
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Birgit
What a great cause. Amazing. I couldn't be quiet for 20 hours.
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Rhiannon Fox
You go girl!
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Dicky Jackson
Go Dicky!!! ♥️♥️
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Damo
You can’t do it !!!
20 Hours not talking. I would like to see that. You got this Boo