Sam Oke

I’m sitting in silence with no entertainment for 20 Hours... on purpose

Alright y'all - on 28 June 2026, commencing at the extremely rude hour of 3.45am, I’ll be taking part in the 20Hours for 20Talk challenge — which means spending 20 hours in silence, sitting in a 2x2 metre taped square with no phone, no talking, no entertainment... nothing to distract me except my own thoughts (yikes!).

Yep… 20 hours. No scrolling. No chatting. No reading. No clock. Just me, a chair, a mat and a blank journal.

I’m doing this challenge to raise $1,000 (or hopefully more) for 20Talk - an organisation focused on making mental health support more relatable and accessible for young Australians.

Where the (tax deductible 😬) donations go...

• $200 funds a young adult (18–30) to attend a Mental Health Maintenance course, giving them practical tools to manage life and support others

• $1,000 helps reach 80,000 people online with mental health education and resources

So whether it’s a smaller donation contributing to these initiatives or a bigger one, it all genuinely makes an impact.

Why I'm doing this...

Most people in my life know I live with major depressive disorder, so mental health isn’t just something I care about - it’s something I navigate every day. 

Having access to support, learning the right tools and knowing I’m not alone has been so important for me. Not everyone has this support and understanding, and I want to help change that.

I'm honestly devastated by the fact that suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians aged 15–24. That’s not okay, and it’s a big part of why I wanted to support 20Talk.

This challenge is meant to be uncomfortable on purpose, but it’s nothing compared to what so many people struggle with silently every day.

If you’d like to and are in a position to support, making a tax deductible donation or sharing my page with people who may be interested would be amazing. 💛

Thank you for supporting me in this and in life 😘