What I’m doing and why
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
$168.70
Work Friends
$106.12
Steph
Wild how locking yourself in a silent room will probably lead to being locked in a padded one
$106.12
Ann & Paul
Sending you love and best wishes ❤️
$55.95
Rab Safrain
Well done ... keep advertising.
$55.95
Michelle Compton
So proud of you Sam, first 10 minutes are the hardest 😘
$55.95
Heather Meiklem
$55.95
Angie & Marty
$55.95
John And Rosie
You can do it?
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Lauren Feeney
You can do it Sam!
$55.95
Thomas
$54.12
Dave Rocke
You know what you can do Sam........ And you will be powerless to tell me to..............
$54.12
Steven
You can do it
$54.12
Wayne Michael
Good luck Sam! Make sure you bring a nappy!
$54.12
Annw
Silence? Hmmmm 🤫 What a great and interesting project! Way to go, Sam!
$30
Sue Gartery
Go on Sam you have got this 🤫😘
$29.90
Sean
Good luck Sam you gonna keep it to be quiet haha
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Colin Mayne
Good luck
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Anonymous
$27.81
Renee
$27.81
Mich
You got this! 🥰
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Jess Aslett
Good luck!
$25
David Hurt
$25
Jane Jackson
$22.58
Sarah
You can do it!
$20
Luke
You can do this 💪 🤐😶
$11.92
Toni
Wishing you the best
$11.92
Stuart Robertson
I’ll be impressed if you can keep your gob shut for 20hrs! 😂
