Why politicians, athletes and everyday Aussies are unplugging from social media for 24 hours
The story of losing a child is the hardest to tell for any parent, but it's something Wayne Holdsworth does over and over again.
Two years ago he lost his 17-year-old-son Mac, who died of suicide after falling victim to online sextortion.
The perpetrator was sent to jail for just six months, but Wayne has found a way to make sure his son didn't lose his life in vain.
Since losing his son Mac two years ago, Wayne Holdsworth has been on a mission to save lives. Nine
The founder of anti-bullying charity SmackTalk, Wayne is challenging all Australians to unplug from social media for 24 hours on October 24 to help save lives.
It's a challenge professional athletes, school communities, politicians and even the A Current Affair team have committed to.
For more information on how to participate in the Unplug 24 campaign, click here.
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