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Timmy Mallett's Campaign Launches 100 Buddy Benches for Men's Mental Health

9/25/2025

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Timmy Mallett leads the Mission: Shoulder to Shoulder campaign to promote men's mental health through conversation, inspired by his brother Martin.
The plan calls for 100 buddy benches nationwide to encourage talking during activities.
Research finds a bench can spark about 5.5 conversations daily, totaling over 2,000 per year.
The Men's Shed charity runs workshops to help men connect.

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Story summary

Timmy Mallett leads the Mission: Shoulder to Shoulder campaign to promote men's mental health through conversation, inspired by his brother Martin.
The plan calls for 100 buddy benches nationwide to encourage talking during activities.
Research finds a bench can spark about 5.5 conversations daily, totaling over 2,000 per year.
The Men's Shed charity runs workshops to help men connect.