Why I’m Going Silent for 20 Hours:
My Mission to Raise Awareness for Mental Health
If you know me, you know I’m not usually the quiet one in the room. I love connecting with people, sharing stories, and sparking conversation. But soon, I’ll be taking on a powerful challenge: 20 hours of complete silence. No talking. No texting. No communication. Just me, my thoughts, and a mission.
Why? Because I’m passionate about fundraising for mental health, and I believe that sometimes, silence speaks louder than words.
Mental health is a cause incredibly close to my heart. Too often, people suffer in silence — afraid to speak up, unsure where to turn, or unable to find the support they need. This challenge is my way of honoring that silence and transforming it into something meaningful.
20 Hours No Talk is more than a personal test — it’s a symbolic act. It’s about stepping into the shoes of those who feel voiceless, isolated, or unheard. I want to use this silence to spark conversation around the struggles so many face quietly every day. Because while I might choose to go quiet for 20 hours, many don’t have that choice — they live with mental health challenges that make communication, connection, and coping incredibly hard.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Ben Hardiman
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Luca And Enzo Juban
We are so proud of you, Auntie Noni!!! We love you!!!
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Purebred Fitness
Proud of you Naomi
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Mre
Tough challenge Naomi, best of luck with it.
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Jess
Incredible effort Naomi, such a great cause x
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Charley
So proud of you x
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Teey Breen
So proud of you xxoo
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Sara Bissaker
A great cause! Good luck babe! X
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Deb
Congrats on this challenge and the fundraising too! Love from all of us. X
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Johnny Black
You’ve got this. You Alan do this and you’re an inspiration to everyone.
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Amy, Bec And Julie X
What a great cause, good luck x
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Leanne Bunker
Can’t wait to see you be quiet 🤫
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Scott Haswell
Insane effort from you Naomi. Never thought I'd see/hear the day of silence. 👏
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Atlanta
You go glen co co
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Beth Oliver
Goodluck
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Bec L
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Shelly Oster
Good luck Noni xx
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Miccy Sargeant
Proud of you!
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Em Keogh
Amazing cause, good luck lovely x
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Chrissy Hardiman
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Lord
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Kate Goldrick
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Crystal Marshall
Shh! shh! shh! It's oh so quiet Shh! Shh! It's oh so still Shh! shh! Go girl!! You’ve got this xx
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Clare Krause
Well done Naomi, you’ve got this!
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Alicia Short
Im so sorry to hear about your siblings..Good luck xx
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Lara Masters
❤️🔥
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Nicole Mogensen
What a great thing you are doing xxxxx
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Tayla
so proud of you!!
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Tracey
You got this.
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Liv, Lisamarie And Rahul
What a powerful way to support a great cause - good on you!
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Alice Skennar
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Leonie Fanning
Awesome Naomi!
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Kriaten Wallace
Amazing thing to be doing
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Jo-anne Breen
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Lisa Hayes-conway
So proud of you! What a fantastic cause xxx
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Chassagne
$22.10
Rhi Manny
$11.65
Super proud of you x