Megan

Fundraising in silence to the memory of the loudest person I’ve ever known

In Memory of My Brother — 20 Hours for 20Talk

On September 6th, I’ll be sitting in silence for 20 hours as part of the 20 Hours for 20Talk fundraising event at Claremont Showgrounds in Perth. No phone, no distractions — just me, a chair, and a lot of time to reflect. It’s not just a challenge, it’s a tribute.

This cause is deeply personal to me. … I lost my brother, Lachlan — Lockie — to suicide. He wasn’t just my brother, he was my other half. We were wild and inseparable — the kind of siblings who could get lost in our own world of jokes, mischief, and unconditional love. Life with him was full of chaos and laughter, and I miss him every single day.

It’s a heartbreak I carry with me every day. He was kind, smart, and so loved. But like so many young people, he was struggling in silence.

Suicide is still the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44, and it’s devastating to know that prevention gets such a tiny piece of the mental health funding pie — just 2%. That needs to change.

That’s why I’m doing this. To raise awareness. To spark conversations. To make sure other young people feel seen and supported before it’s too late. And to honour Lockie’s life in a way that might help save someone else’s.

The funds raised go to 20Talk, a youth-led mental health organisation doing real, on-the-ground work to prevent suicide. They run education programs, create safe spaces for open conversations, and build community around mental health — something we desperately need more of.

If you can, please donate to support this cause. Every dollar helps fund lifesaving prevention work.

https://www.20hoursfor20talk.com.au/fundraisers/megangray/20-hours-for-20talk--perth-september

Thank you for reading, and for helping me turn grief into something that might help someone else hold on.

I’m always here if you need to talk x

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