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.Β
- 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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My thoughts pre-challenge
Thursday 17th Oct I thought it'd be interesting to document my thoughts in anticipation of the 20-hour challenge, to compare with the reality of my experience after the challenge.Thank you to my Sponsors
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Hugh
Good on ya Nat! :)
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Paul
Good on you Nat
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Fiona
Well done Nat π
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Luke Mcarlein
I'm so proud of you for this challenge and for who you are as a person! Keep being amazing! xo
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Ruth Marshall
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Arron Graham-exelby
From someone who knows this all too well, a MASSIVE thank you for normalising the conversation! π
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Sam Hallam
Wishing you all the best Nat. Such an admirable thing you are doing. I look forward to hearing how you go when we next catch up in the kitchen!!β€οΈπ΅
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Virginia Smart
Good luck! What an amazing effort for a great cause.
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Bec Dowlin
Slay queen!!! You’ve got this!!! πππ
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Chris Bellman
Joey forgives you.
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Graham Pitkin
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Emily Hancy
Well done Nat <3
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Andrew Giblin
Good luck Nat
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Carla
You’re doing incredible things gorgeous!
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Ali Cairns
Good luck
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Nathan Isles
Great work Nat πͺ
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James Owen
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Sharon Lilley
I’m so proud of you xx
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Zoe Y
You are amazing <3 so proud of you !!
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Kylie Foreman
Amazing work Nat!
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Julie & Ken Cumming
Good luck with your fundraiser Nat!
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Ruby
Good luck queen! What a great cause π
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Greta
Bitch you crazy
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Haidee
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Jackie Cozens
Great charity and good luck Nat!
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Angela Matthews
Good luck, Nat! :-)
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Ace O'dwyer
Good luck Nat!
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Jordy Muller
You’ve got this Nat! Extremely proud of you x
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Natalie Mcarlein
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Mary Melican
Great effort Nat. You will ace it! Xx
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