I’m actually doing this!!!!
Today I’ve decided to join a cause that is super close to my heart…Im fundraising for us...
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 allocated space 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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Amal
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Anonymous
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Brendan Weir
Tough one - good luck!

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Will Wong
Good luck my friend!
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Americo Antunes
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Vanessa Lai
No talking!! Keep up the silent treatment, it’s the most peaceful activism we’ve ever witnessed!
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Warren Gomesz
Great cause!! Best of luck with the challenge!
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Kerry
Great cause Kelly. Wishing you all the very best x
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Anastasia Papapetros
That’s amazing Kelly! Wishing you all the very best for this. A very, very important cause 😍🥰
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Terri Campbell
Great cause and a mighty commitment Kel. Congrats on already exceeding your goal! You’ve got this!
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Leanne Eskey
Best of luck, Kelly! You’ll smash it !
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Susan Robertson-doran
Dear Kelly, best of luck for 20Talk, such a great cause. Very Proud of you. xx
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Fatima Nobrega
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Bruno Q
Great cause but I’m doing this to suppprt those who will be stuck with you in that warehouse for 20 hours!
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Bernadette Hopley
So proud of you Kel!!

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Sharon
Amazing Kelly! You have already met your target and are doing this. Very proud of you.
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Bel & Troy Lattouf
Thank u Kelly
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Tim Philpott
To quote the pussycat dolls “hush, hush, hush hush”

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Kelly Staveris
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Taylor De Sousa
You got this Kel, proud of you!
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Fiona J
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Nick Adams
Great job Kelly! Sounds like a tough challenge for a great cause! Good luck
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Dear Kelly, Well done on attempting this challenge. Such a great cause. We wish you the best! The AMAL Team