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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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Nada Krstin
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Donna Lewis
Good job Renee
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Mike Hickey
Great cause
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Linda Hogg
Well done Renee. All the best Brad n Linda
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Gab K
Good luck Renee!
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Jen Mcgee
Good on you Renee, very worthy cause 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
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Natasha Sparg
Well done Renee! Great awareness raising. I hope you have a rewarding experience.
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Paula Dunn
I've done 40 hour famine, but I think 20 hours of silence would be harder. Good luck
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Brooke
Great job Renee! See you back in Exmouth soon :)
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Jason Southey
Good on you mate!!!
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Heidi Haeusler
You're a legend Renee x
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Anonymous
I can do this!
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Cahill Hunt
Good luck Renee! I wouldn't last 20 minutes!
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Kirstie Caren
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Laura Carpenter
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Anonymous
Wish you all the best Renee. :)
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Jacqueline Duthie
Well done Renee - this is awesome!
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Royce Rodrigo
All the best Renee
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Claire Truman
Positive vibes for every success at this challenge
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Anonymous
Great cause Renee!
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Fleur Treloar
Good luck Renee. Enjoy the silence!
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Burgess Vincent
Glad to support a great cause
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Kelly
Well done x
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Anonymous
Great cause!
Happy to support this worthy cause - good on ya Renee!