Why I’m Supporting Talk20
I’m fundraising for Talk20 because all children are worth fighting for.
Youth suicide has impacted my home, and it’s something I never want to experience or see the effects of again. That loss stays with you, and it’s a reminder of how important it is to ensure young people feel seen, supported, and safe enough to speak up when they’re struggling.
I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone feels safe enough to talk and knows they’re not being judged or rushed. Sometimes, having someone truly listen can make all the difference — it can be the moment that helps someone keep going.
Talk20 works to create spaces where these conversations can happen and where mental wellbeing is taken seriously. Every donation, no matter the size, helps support this vital work and could play a part in saving a life.
If you’re able to donate, thank you from the bottom of my heart. And if you can’t, sharing this page or checking in on a young person in your life can be just as meaningful.
Thank you for helping protect our children and for supporting a cause that truly matters. 💛
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!
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