Why I’m doing this
For those who know me, 20 hours of silence will be quite the challenge! Even more so because I’ll be doing it inside a 2m x 2m square — no talking, no phone, no distractions, just silence.
I’m taking this on to help raise funds for youth mental health scholarships.
In 2024, 2 in 5 young adults aged 16–24 experienced a mental health disorder in a 12-month period. Even more heartbreakingly, suicide was the leading cause of death for children aged 15–17.
With a growing population and increasing pressures on today’s youth, it’s more important than ever to normalise conversations around mental health and provide real support.
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference in helping support today’s youth. Thank you for helping me support our young people.
Richard
For those who know me, 20 hours of silence will be quite the challenge! Even more so because I’ll be doing it inside a 2m x 2m square — no talking, no distractions, just silence.
I’m taking this on to help raise funds for youth mental health scholarships.
In 2024, 2 in 5 young adults aged 16–24 experienced a mental health disorder in a 12-month period. Even more heartbreakingly, suicide was the leading cause of death for children aged 15–17.
With a growing population and increasing pressures on today’s youth, it’s more important than ever to normalise conversations around mental health and provide real support.
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Thank you for helping me support our young people.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Andrew Jeanes
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Cynthia Gallina
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Paul Donaldson
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Jake Gallina
We live in an age where we often struggle spending 20mins around dinner without smartphones. All the best on 20hrs! Thanks for raising awareness on mental health
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Maureen Barlow
Well done Richard
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Kyn Teng
Well done Richard ! Really impress with your ambition.
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Henrik Lundgaard
Good luck on being silent for 20 hours Rich. Great effort for a great cause.
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Rob Osborn
👍
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Jaron Forbes
Good luck mate. You’re doing a great thing, everyone will enjoy the peace.
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Rick Setterfield
Together let's encourage young adults not to stay silent and to speak out. Well done Richard for taking on this challenge and hope that we can somewhat help prevent this tragedy, the impact on families & friends is beyond devastating.
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April Amd Lee Brierley
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Hannes Gallina
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David Hammill
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Matt
A fantastic cause!
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Mary Simpson
Worthy cause.
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Richard Elliott
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Joanne Attard
The no talking made me giggle…good on you, definitely a worthy cause
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Darren Thompson
A great cause Richard
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Sue Collins
Thanks for bringing awareness and helping support this very important issue. Good luck with your challenge!
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Mun Teng
Well done, you are amazing Richard!
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Alex Sherriff
Good on ya Richard
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Tracey Forbes
Well done ❤️
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Hayley
You got this!!! Channel your inner yogi, clearly all that yoga practice has prepared you perfectly for sitting in stillness & doing absolutely nothing! 😉 💪
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Susanne Macphee
What a Challenge, what a Cause! All the best, Susanne Macphee
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Jayde Scott
What you’re doing is not only amazing but inspiring!
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Leslie
Amazing!
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Emily Langford
Shut up and raise those funds! Good on you mate, a worthy cause xx
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Julie Morssinkhof
All the best Richard
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Great cause mate. Good luck!