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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Evan Hewitt
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Mark Pearn
Great work mate!
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Michelle Doswell
$126.62
Brad Cox
Nice work sister! You should be proud of yourself ❤️
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Johno
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Rachel's Mum
Well done daughter. Super proud of you ❤️
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John Slabbert
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Smiley Kylie
You will do amazing things in your 20hrs hun im sure.you are up for the challenge and very inspiring .best of luck x
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Jessica Andrews
Proud of you Rach ❤️
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Matty Bestie
You’re at 1000 now well done
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Jenaya Logan
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Darielle
This is epic Rach! 🖤🖤🖤
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Tori
Well done sis !! Super proud of you
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Dani Cowley
Love you sista
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Amira
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Maddie O’loughlin
👏👏🫶
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Ebonique
❤️❤️
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Ben Mcgrath
Twenty bucks is a good price for you to 🤐
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Emily Taylor
Rachel, you are amazing for raising awareness around mental health. I feel very strongly about this cause. This is an amazing thing to do. You are awesome Rach xx
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Blake Prince
❤️❤️❤️
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Loz
you go girllllllll !!!!
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Sophie Harvey
so so proud of you rach!! all my love Xxxx
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Anonymous
You've got all our support ❤️
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Anonymous
You go girl
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Bre
Go aunty!
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Alejandra Sullivan
Love you rach xx
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Lilli Heavens
Love you rach
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Isabelle Mccready - Scouller
Love you xox
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Super Brreath
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Well done Rach and good luck! Ev & Sez