Why am I doing this?
This challenge in September will see me sitting in a room of 240 strangers for 20 hours of silence in a 2x2m square on the floor without any form of technology, books or entertainment.Silence is difficult for me, but this is too important to ignore
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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Celia Land Nick Mills
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Aaron M
Can you do some practice hours in the run up? 🤞🏻
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Chloe Brayson
Fantastic cause, you’ve got this ❤️
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Hannah Mcdonald
You’ll find some way to talk to yourself! Proud of you- love u millions xx
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Brett Mortimer
No Talking about cricket! That will be a challenge, great effort for 20 hours! Bless
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Eleanor Clark
🫶🏼
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Mum
I will be amazed if you don't giggle at some point Petal!
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Dad
Proper cause that which is so close to your amazing heart. Good luck! xxx
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Thandi Le Roux
Whoo!! Such a wonderful cause ♥️
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Lauren Evans
Absolutely love getting to support anything towards mental health and suicide prevention and grateful for Katie putting it out there for us to contribute to a bigger goal♡ Love Tom & Lauren
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Graham Squires
Well done
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Alan
Love your work Katie, You Got This!
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Mike And Sue Simpson
Good luck Katie, hope it goes well.😘
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Sophie Kirchner
Well done Katie, such an awesome cause!
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Jordan Ryan
Good job Katie. Great cause!
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Claire & Dan
Such an important charity, good luck!
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Helen Faulds
You’re amazing ❤️
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Holly
You've got this girl!!!!
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Ash
You’re amazing x
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Anonymous
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Aisling Ryan
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Sam
Amazing cause Millsy! Xx
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Alice Immink
So proud of you!! 🤍❣️
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Hamish Marchbank
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Liv
Good luck Katie! you are an absolutely incredible human being xx
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Dawn Varty
Wow that’s going to be tough, but I know you can do it as it’s for a very good cause xx
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Ashley
Baby’s big day out xx
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David Hartley
Best of luck. Think you will need it! David & Hilary
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Tia And Paul
Baguette
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Dad In Law
Bet Aaron's gutted having to work. Missing all that time of peace and quiet 🤣
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Mabes
Go go AK!!
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Daniel/shannon
Good luck keeping quite for that long 😂😂
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Meg Morgan
Very proud of you doing this - love you lots!
Go Katie!! What a fantastic cause! Love Celia and Nick xxx