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
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Jenny C
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Craig & Emmy Jolly
Love your commitment to making a difference Katie. We are behind you all the way!”
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Lillian Walker
I have watched you grow over the years into an amazing mum and beautiful loving lady . I wish you luck and thanks for helping those that need it .
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Trixie
Got your back Katie
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Babette Jolly
Ssshhhh
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Graeme Waters
I have no idea how you are going to sit quiet for 20 hours but I wish you luck for a wonderful cause.
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The Gays Xxx
This is inspiring, well done Katie I hope you last 🤞🙌🎉
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Hayley And Sam Keene
Go get em Tiger 🐅
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Barbara Singleton
Great job for doing this. All the best and I will be thinking of you!
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Sarah Bastow
Make sure your pen doesn’t run out! Can’t wait to hear all about it my lovely. Well done, you’re a star for doing this xx
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Janette Mayer
It will be very hard..very emotional afterwards but very rewarding and powerful Katie.. you can do it darling and enjoy the solitude.
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Hayley Gibson
Good luck
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Antonella Pizzali
Great cause Katie. Good on you, all the best ♥️ love the Pizzalis.
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Matt And Kim Mccurdy
Good stuff Katie! Great cause.
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Denise Brown
Worthy cause 🥰
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Lorraine Illich
Bless you Katie ❤️🙏xx
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Anonymous
Good luck, it’s a great cause.
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Flo Thatcher
All the best, this will be very hard to do. Congratulations on making people aware
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Deb
You are an inspiration Katie. Good luck
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Renae Mcshane
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Anonymous
Best of luck darling💕
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Katie Waters
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The Winters
Love you x
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Michelle Pellew
Fantastic cause 🙌 Well done, you’ve got this x
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Rikki Van Der Meer
Good on you my beautiful cuzzie! Cant wait to hear all about it. Bonus of donating is reading all the comments lol! Gotta love your nearest and dearest who know you so well haha! Big hugs xoxo
What you are doing is amazing. Go Katie 🥰