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
$106.12
Russell Eggers
$103.72
Derek Leach
$54.12
Stephen Webb
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Anthony Davis
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Nicola Goodsir
great challenge, great cause Steve, love how you're always trying to make some small difference. Nic
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Brad Neptune
Proud of you, Steve. I hope in addition to learning more about yourself, you come up with new stand-up material.....;)
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Garrett Giustino
great cause mate, well done but you are gunna miss out on my spicy memes whilst in lockdown. ill save them for you though!
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Andrew Stewart
Well done mate and good luck!
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Narelle Gage
Well done Steve, an excellent cause
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Russell Eggers
If it was only this easy to get 20 hrs silence from teenagers!
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Soraj Bhatty
Amazing work Steve!
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Isabella C
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Sofia Constantinou
Amazing work Steve and great cause !!
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Gabs
See ya there!
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Jess Jones
You’ve got this, Steve!
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Steve Blay
good luck mate :)


I would pay to hear the silence Steve! Opps I have paid to hear the silence. Good Luck great cause Russ