Arnav C

World Vision 40 Hour Challenge

 Giving Up 40 Things in 40 Hours

This year, I am taking part in the World Vision 40 Hour Challenge to raise money for families in the Solomon Islands who face challenges that many of us never have to think about. Access to food, clean water, healthcare, education, and safe living conditions can be difficult for many people, and I want to do my part to help make a difference.

To challenge myself, I will be giving up one thing from my everyday life every hour for 40 hours. As the challenge progresses, life will become more and more difficult as I lose the comforts and necessities that I normally rely on. For example, at hour 4, I will have to remove my pillow, this means that for next 36 hours I can not use a pillow.

The goal is to put myself outside of my comfort zone while raising awareness and funds for those who struggle without these things every day.

 My 40 Things in 40 Hours

Hour 1 – AirPods/Headphones

Hour 2 – Energy Drinks

Hour 3 – Spa

Hour 4 – Pillow

Hour 5 – Socks

Hour 6 – Razor

Hour 7 – Car

Hour 8 – Sugary Foods

Hour 9 – Heater

Hour 10 – Couch

Hour 11 – Darts

Hour 12 – Food at Work

Hour 13 – Jaywalking

Hour 14 – Bike/E-Scooter

Hour 15 – Cutlery

Hour 16 – Chewing Gum

Hour 17 – Phone Charger

Hour 18 – PS4

Hour 19 – Jumper

Hour 20 – Thermals

Hour 21 – All Transport (Walking Only)

Hour 22 – Table Tennis

Hour 23 – TV

Hour 24 – Golf

Hour 25 – Bed

Hour 26 – Couch

Hour 27 – Blanket

Hour 28 – Spending Money

Hour 29 – Books

Hour 30 – Pants

Hour 31 – Computer

Hour 32 – Phone

Hour 33 – Hot Water

Hour 34 – Food

Hour 35 – Shoes

Hour 36 – Toothbrush

Hour 37 – House

Hour 38 – Water

Hour 39 – Talking

Hour 40 – Sitting Down

For many of us, these things are everyday comforts that we barely notice. We can charge our phones, eat whenever we are hungry, travel where we want, and sleep comfortably at night. However, many families in the Solomon Islands do not have access to the same opportunities and resources.

By giving up 40 things over 40 hours, I hope to gain a better understanding of how difficult life can be when basic comforts and necessities are unavailable. More importantly, I hope to raise money that can help World Vision support communities that need it most.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help make a real difference.

Thank you for supporting me and helping create positive change for families in the Solomon Islands.