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
Anonymous
$106.12
Ellen Hayes
Love you!
$106.12
Paula Duncan
Great section of the community to support and raise awareness Kyle. I'm sure you'll nail it. How about taking a razor with you and comin out without that beard !! LOL
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Chris And Fran Fletcher
$106.12
The Taylor’s
Good luck mate
$100
The Tags
Well done Kyle! That I could not do!!
$54.12
Heather Simms
$54.12
Werner Mare
Amazing work
$54.12
Shane Quartermaine
amazed by your effort.
$54.12
Anonymous
Great cause Kyle fully support you 💙so many suffering these days with mental health very sad ☹️
$54.12
Cheryl Burton
Thanks for taking on the challenge for a truely worthy cause.
$54.12
The Dutch
Bloody legend. Good on ya mate
$54.12
Ben Gillett
Go strong mate!!!!
$33.15
Chloe
This is so great, go you!
$27.81
Shannon
$27.81
Jim N Camille
$27.81
Jeana Scott
Great Work Kyle
$27.81
Michelle Vanheumen
Hi it's Shelly the Michelle vanheumen
$27.81
Heather Wright
Good luck Kyle good job
$27.81
Amy Sobol
Good on ya, Kyle!
$25
Melanie Bandy
Way to go Kyle you legend 💪🏼
$22.58
Nino Camarda
$17.16
Anonymous
$11.65
Anonymous
$6.01
Amber
Good on you KK :)
Great work getting involved Kyle