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
$211
Deidre & Spencer
$127.66
Paul Larking
Good luck my love
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Samantha Gibson
Tough challenge for much needed cause. You go girl! X
$106.12
Jesse Bargiev
Proud of you for doing this Kylie! Good luck x
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Cassie Ellis
Good on you Kylie!! So proud of you!
$106.12
A&g
What a great cause. Best of luck Kylie
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Brett Mcewin
Money well spent for you to be quiet for a day
$54.12
Suppa Club
This is for paul’s mental health. Good luck being silent for 20 days
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Paul And Jodie
Great cause! A day of peace for your wonderful man.
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Laura
You got this! 💪
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James Pearce
Go Kylie!
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Clare Marsh
So proud of you! You got this beautiful! <3
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Craig Paxton
The donation is for Paul just as much as it is for you 😉
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Melly Edwards
Super proud of you ! X
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Gaylene Bicheno
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Anonymous
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Simon Rutherford
$54.12
Shirlene Caldow
So proud of you 🩷
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Mike Naylor
$50
Cossi Fam
Proud of you!
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Bordie C
$32.43
Nabilla M
Super proud of you 💝
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Tracy S-l
Best of luck , enjoy the peace xx
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Doreen Larking
I’ll be back in the UK when you take on this challenge but will be with you in spirit willing you on and hope your 20hours are achieved as your such an advocate for such a good cause.
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Kateryna Larking
Good luck, Aunt Kylie!
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Kiri
Don’t think I could keep quiet for 20 hours! Great cause - good luck! 🙌🏻
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Caitlin
Proud of you!!
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Tegan Towie
Good luck!!
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Leticia Antunes
Good luck babe! You got this girl! ♥️
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Hannah Stacia
❤️
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Niamh S
Well done for doing this challenge. We got this 😊🙌💪💪💪💪
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Sylvia Gulliver
The lengths you have to go to to not listen to Paul for a day 😜 good luck and great cause xx
$12
So, so proud of you, awesome thing you are doing for a great cause, love you xx