20 Hours of Silence for the Voices we Lost
In loving memory of Ziggy (Yoan) ~ 1995–2021
In loving memory of Bryan ~ 1997–2024
In loving memory of Memphis ~ 1990s–2017
And all the others who left too soon.
I’ve been selected as a candidate for 20Hours for 20Talk, a unique fundraising event where participants spend 20 hours in complete silence, living in a 2-metre square space with nothing more than a swag, water, and a journal.
For 20 hours, I will give up my voice.
For many young people struggling with mental health, however, silence isn’t a choice. It’s the feeling of not knowing how to ask for help, not feeling heard, or believing nobody understands what they’re going through.
This cause is deeply personal to me.
Over the years, I’ve lost three friends to suicide. They were all in their twenties and left far too soon. Their loss has left a lasting impact on everyone who loved them and a question that never truly goes away: Could we have done more?
Their stories remind me how important it is to talk openly about mental health, support one another, and make sure young people know they are not alone.
That’s why I’m taking part in 20Hours for 20Talk.
The challenge lasts 20 hours, but the conversations it starts can save lives.
To participate, I need to raise at least $1,000. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps fund youth mental health programs, support services, and awareness initiatives.
If you’re able to donate, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you can’t donate, sharing this page would mean the world to me.
Together, we can help break the silence around mental health.
For everyone who left too soon.
And if you’re reading this and struggling, please remember this: your life matters. You are loved. You are needed. No one can replace you.
Thank you to my Sponsors
$116.73
Lily Mcintyre
$106.12
Janet
Bless you
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Hinarau
With Love for Ziggy
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Prak Dominique
Ma petite contribution à ton engagement dans 20 hours for 20 Talk .
$100
Tommy
With love, Tommy x
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Belen Prak
Ma petite contribution, Mélodie. Pour que d'autres jeunes puissent être aidés avant de passer à l'acte.
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Nicky
$54.84
Tea
Cacahuète ❤️❤️❤️
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Bobbylao.tahiti
Coucou Mélo, C'est une belle initiative que tu fais là. Gros bisous de Tahiti ! Chantal, Keanu et tonton Bob
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Philippe Prak. Maeva T.
for a good cause
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Sam Dimov
All the best Mel 💛 sending love your way
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Ryan A
$33.87
Alan
Good luck Mel! Love that you are doing this 💚
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Cassie Masters
$28.43
Isabel Magdaleno
We hope you can complete this challenge. Hugs!
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Rory
So proud of you ✨
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Oskar & Cass Paino-povey-jones
LETS GO MEL! From Cass & Oskar. What an amazing journey. What an amazing cause! Kill it queen.
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Melodie Prak
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Anonymous
Participation à ta cagnotte 20 H ffor Walk
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Evelyn Mitsu Prak
Oui, bien sûr. Avec grand plaisir. ❤️ Merci de partager cette belle initiative. Je te souhaite de tout cœur d’atteindre ton objectif et de faire une réelle différence pour cette cause si importante.
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Daniel Diaz
You are an inspiration. I wish you all the best and to your success in helping others.
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Mélodie Prak
weekly donation. let’s save some lives!
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Vanessa D
Love u queen 🫶🏻✨
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Aitor Tilla
The World is definitly better with you. Thanks for being yourself and you have my eternal support.
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Mélodie Prak
$20
Ben Jones
$20
Nils
Thanks so much for doing such amazing work. Keep changing the world <3
$20
Nathan
Love your work Mel!
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Ann-sophie Hoetzel
$11.80
Jasmine Muller
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Jordan Barnard
Good luck Melodie
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Pramika
Keep doing what you’re doing!
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Christian
Thank you for doing this work Mel :*
