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
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Les Beaton
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Suzie De Aguiar
Proud of you 🙏🏻
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G.c. Smith & Co.
Well done Penny. We hope you reach your goal
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Leanne Callcott
Right here with you Pen as you’re been with everyone all your life. You’ve got this 💕🙌
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Paige & Kerry
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Kylie Robins
This is such an important cause! Well done , Penny!
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Lynne Meakins
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Lisa, Mark And Zoe
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Lee
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Nicki Cubelic
Amazing you xxx
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Lisa Myles
You are such a beautiful lady. Raising money for a very important cause. ❤️
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Anonymous
Beautiful friend who always has courage a lots of love to share
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Justine Orr
You are amazing ❤️
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Ashleigh Cooper
Your amazing my lovely
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Rhiannon Fernie
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Chelsea Barton
Well done Pen so proud of u! x
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Jo Zuvela
Good on you Pen for doing this. Many people going through this suffer in silence. Jo xx
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Chantelle P
Go Penny!
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Leanne Pitt
Well done Penny . Great cause
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Taryn Ivandich
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Penny Scafidi
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Jackie Pereira
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Kelly Rundell
You are amazing - the one and only Penny! Such a worthwhile cause!
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Bhavna Jagtiani
Great job Penny!
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Megan Cable
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Andrea Hegney
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Lee
Fantastic lady. Fantastic cause xx
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Alicia Kobilanski
To build a village you need to be a villager, I love you Penny ❤️
Staying quiet for 20 hours? Now that I would love to see!