Thank you
Thank you so much for everyones support and the opportunity to partake in such an important cause ! ♥️20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.
I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All I’ll have are the essentials I bring with me: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.
This challenge is a small glimpse into the isolation and struggle that someone with mental health challenges might feel every day. I know it will be tough - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge I’m taking on to stand in solidarity with those navigating these experiences.So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.
Structurally, the statistics are still alarming:
- Suicide 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 Challenge to help 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 course
- Expanding 20Talk’s online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events'
What is Mental Health Maintenance?
Mental Health Maintence (MHM) is a free, one-day workshop designed with industry experts to help individuals better understand and engage with different areas of their wellbeing, as well as learn effective ways to monitor them. MHM is designed to support people by equippig them with the knowledge and tools to maintai their mental wellbeing before reaching crisis point. By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking, this workshop hopes to prevent people from reaching crisis in the first place. To learn more, please visit www.20talk.com.au.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this 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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Mum And Dad. Xx
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Dawn Bennett
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Sydney Bennett Family
Great cause
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Darcy Cavanagh
You’re amazing, love you ❤️❤️
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Carolyn Walker
Good luck
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Angelina Cavanagh
This is such an important cause Keely and I admire your commitment to raising awareness and much needed funds xx
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Chloe
so proud of you Keels, best of luck!! 🥰🥰
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Adrienne
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Rhiannon Page
Proud of you Sweets - this is such a critical sector that needs so much more understanding and kindness. We will have you in our hearts x
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Donny
Good luck Keels
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Catherine
Proud of you Keels x
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Keely Bennett
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Elizabeth Roberts
So proud of you Keels!💖
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Julie
Good Luck Keely!! Such an important awareness challenge!!
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Tracie Sanders
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Lillian Wilkinson
You are so wonderful Keely Jeely and I am so proud of you for standing up for your passions xx
So proud of you always. Xx