Ryan Addison

Ryan is taking on the 20-hour challenge to support youth mental health and raise awareness about the importance of prevention.

Im Fund Raising for Mental Health

I’m excited to share that on 28th March 2026, I’ll be taking part in 20Talk’s 20Hours event.

This challenge will see me sitting in a 2 x 2 metre square for 20 hours in complete silence, with nothing but my swag, a chair, a water bottle and a journal. There’ll be no technology, no talking, and no distractions — a deliberate pause in a world that’s constantly switched on and moving at full speed.

Life today is fast-paced, noisy, and demanding, particularly for younger generations who are navigating pressure, expectations, and constant connectivity. Building resilience and giving young people the tools to understand, manage, and support their own mental health has never been more important.

Through this challenge, I’m aiming to raise $1,000 in support of 20Talk’s mission to empower young adults aged 18–30 by equipping them with practical mental health tools and skills they can use in everyday life. Every dollar raised helps 20Talk reach more young people across Australia and create space for meaningful, preventative mental health conversations.
If you’re in a position to support this cause, I’d be incredibly grateful for your donation.

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!