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 $300 puts a young person through a two-day Mental Health First Aid course
- 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!
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Hamish
Great cause man, there have been moments in my life when I’ve felt alone and unable to see the light at the end of the tunnel. So I thankyou and I wish you all the best for tomorrow.
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Maddison Jackson
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Airvision
Great job Kyle :)
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Vanessa Bowman
A really worthwhile cause Kyle. Good on you.
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Anonymous
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Luke Norriss
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Zoe Izett
An amazing cause Kyle xo
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Val De Souza
So proud of you Kyle. I know this is so close to your heart. Love you.
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Troy Ward
As per request from Val.
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Valentino De Souza
You are a Legend Kyle. So proud of you.
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James Thomlinson
Good stuff Kyle
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Francisco De Souza
Immensely proud of you Kyle. Thank you for raising awareness and for being a voice out there. We love you heaps.
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Service Air
Good Luck fund raising Kyle.
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Brenton Mcw
Good luck brother
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Kapsy
This is incredible brother, you're an inspiration many!
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Jeremy Green
Great work Kyle love uncle Jer
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Hayden + Lorna X
Best of luck tomorrow legend. Well done for doing this for such an amazing cause x
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Laura And Ben
We love you mate!
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Alex Conradie
Good on ya Kyle - a great cause and one close to my heart.
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Aran Bean
Good luck mate
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Ben Beckinsale
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Sam Jeary
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Sam M
Love it mate, great cause
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Dave Frodsham
As you know my bro killed himself so appreciate this legend ❤️
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Charnée De Souza
Love ya proud of you
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Matt B
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Billy Quinncroft
Hope you smash it!
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Tom & Amy Purdon
Great job Kyle. Good luck!
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Bernadette & Louise Green
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Jamie
Love you mate, you’re an inspiration ❤️ Jamie, Taylor, Finn, Van and Frankie
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Rahul Watson
Good work mate
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Jessica Zheng
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Mark Stringer
Legend!
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Nic Pearce
Love your dedication brother so proud of you ❤️
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Dan Bourke
Love ya work mate!!
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Dustin Hume
Love your work, Brother
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Luke
Solid work KDS ❤️
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Keely And Nafiz
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Andy Wilkinson
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Torpy
Good on you brother! Good luck with the challenge, doing a great thing raising money for those needing a bit of support 🩷
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Karina Paxinos
This is an epic act of kindness to yourself and to others - looking forward to hearing how it all goes !
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Laura Gonsalves
Hope it goes well kyle <3
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Mitch Pearce
Well done bro you're going to smash it! You're an absolute legend!!!
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Michelle Pethick
Good on you Kyle, so proud of what your doing ✨💛💛✨
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Donald Gerona
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Hayley Anderson
Go Kyle! Love Sunny & Dusty xx
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Rose Disilvio
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Scott Woodcock
Good on you Kyle. Great cause to support.
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Anonymous
Good shit bruzz and good luck haha!
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Mickle
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Anonymous
Heyyyy xx
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Justin Weston
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Amber Izett
Such an awesome thing to do, well done!!!
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Paul M
Great cause, good luck; 20 hours with you wow! I love your ambition!
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Abdullahi Omar
Well done kyle proud of you bud
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Diane Dimond
Amazing Kyle, I'm glad I know you xo
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Stephen Hsu
Awesome cause brother, you are a great lad 👊
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Laine Hoffman
Love ya work mate ❤️🔥❤️🔥
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Anonymous
Love you brahhhhh
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Anonymous
So proud of chu
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Takilah
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Max Sumich
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Alex
Love your work brother!
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Louise
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Peter Fullwood
Good lad!
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Richard Acenas
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Fred Rubino
Hello Kyle you did a great job
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Erin Ender
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Proud of you brother