In order to raise funds for mental health charity 20Talk I'm going to sit in a 2 metre square box for 20 hours with no technology and no talking. Yep, you heard that right. This outrageous challenge is going to push me mentally to the limits. 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 $300 puts a young person through a two-day Mental Health First Aid course
- Expanding 20Talk's online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events
It just makes sense to support prevention. 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.
Have a good day!
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Tuesday 24th Sep Hello everyone,Thank you to my Sponsors
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Ja
$105.50
Richard Phillips
It's an honour to support you Luke.
$100
Marie Briggs
Impressive effort as usual Luke - that’s quite a challenge you have set yourself but such an important goal - I’ll be looking for your updates
$52.75
Marie Briggs
What a challenge !
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Manish
Good lucj
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Sammy Isreb
Well done mate!
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Gary
Keep up the great work Luke
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Luke Smith
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Mum & Dad
You’ve got this. Another fantastic cause.
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Luke Smith
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Mum & Dad Xxx
You’ve got this. Well done sweetheart xxx
Anyone who reads this and thinks it's not such a big deal is dreaming. This is tough. All the best Luke - what a fanastic cause