it's Time For Me To Shut Up
I'm embarking on a unique challenge: 20 hours of complete silence to raise funds for youth mental health. I will be participating in the 20Hours for 20Talk challenge on March 28th - 29th at Claremont Showgrounds. For those who know me, they will understand how much of a challenge this will be. During these 20 hours I will be confined to a 2x2m taped out square for the entirety of the challenge (aside from toilet and water refill breaks). There is no talking, no reading material or technology allowed. In fact I will have nothing other than my mind and a notebook to keep me company - scary!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
$126.62
Kate Axten
$106.12
Anonymous
From all of us
$100
Jason Rostant
Mark and I are requesting a live feed. Go well! X
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Caron Denby
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Jacqui O'toole
Thanks Kim for taking on this challenge and supporting this so very important cause.
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Janine
You are amazing.
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Kristie
Awesome cause Kim! Looking forward to hearing how it goes for you xx
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Jeffrey Rostant
Hope you reach your target and some more.
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Connie Mcclean
Wow, well after working with you for all of these years Kim I know what a challenge this will be for you, LOL....Good luck, I know you have it in you, and what a truly wonderful cause. xx
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Jillian Neave
WOW, this will be an outstanding achievement for you Kim. Wishing you the best of luck and hope you reach your fundraising goal. :)
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David Albanis
Good luck babe. We've got your back
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Matt
💪🏼
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Cam And Jules Xxx
Good on you, lovely. Mental health is good.
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Nikki Mcmahon
Good luck Kim!
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Bianca
Good on you, Kim! 💪🏼
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Lesley Mulcahy
Great cause. Good luck!
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Traceyl
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Rob Macpherson
Gutsy.
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Lee
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Sally Williams
I have never known you to be silent for 10mins, 20hours is so impressive! Good on you. This needs so much funding to ensure all our kids are supported. Thank you, ❤️
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Jillian Ryan
Good on you Kim.
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John Hall
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Nicole Mccarthy
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Kirsten
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Gk
All the best, Kim xx
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Tania Sicree
Good luck Kim what a worthwhile cause :)
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Wendy
Go Girl:)
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Dear Kim and family, I am right there with you in spirit x Kate