Kristy Buckley

20 Hours For 20Talk Sydney | Saturday 27 June

Kristy is taking on the 20-hour challenge to support youth mental health and raise awareness about the importance of prevention.

I am selling crochet to help fundraise for the event!

Hi everyone! 🧶💛

As part of my fundraising for 20 Hours for 20 Talks, I’ll be selling handmade crochet projects to help raise money for this amazing cause.

Crochet is something I genuinely love doing, and I’m excited to use something creative and meaningful to help make a difference in people’s lives. Every item is made with care, time, and love — and best of all, 100% of the money raised will go directly toward the fundraiser.

By purchasing one of my crochet creations, you’re not only supporting handmade work, but also helping support a cause focused on caring for people and creating positive change.

Thank you so much for your support — whether that’s buying, sharing, or simply encouraging me along the way. It truly means the world to me! 💕

Why I am participating?

I’m taking part in 20 Hours for 20 Talk because I truly care about people and the difference we can make when we come together to support one another.

Over the years, I’ve seen how important connection, kindness, and support can be for those going through difficult times. I believe even small actions can have a big impact, and this fundraiser is my way of helping create positive change and raise awareness for something that matters deeply to me.

I’m dedicating my time and energy to this cause because I want to be part of making a real difference in people’s lives. Every donation, share, and word of encouragement means so much and helps support an important mission.

Thank you for supporting me and being part of this journey. Together, we can help make a meaningful impact.

20 Hours of Silence for Youth Mental Health.

I’m taking on the 20 Hours for 20Talk Challenge which will see me sitting in a 2×2 metre square in a warehouse, alongside 400 other participants, with no talking and no technology for 20 hours. All I’ll have are the essentials I bring with me: a chair, sleeping mat, journal, water, and food. No distractions.

This challenge is a small glimpse into the isolation and struggle that someone with mental health challenges might feel every day. I know it will be tough - physically, mentally, and emotionally - but it’s a challenge I’m taking on to stand in solidarity with those navigating these experiences.

So why am I doing this?
We have all been touched in some way by the reality of mental health. It can be dark, lonely, and confronting.

Structurally, the statistics are still alarming:
- Suicide 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 Challenge to help 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 course
- Expanding 20Talk’s online resources and 60,000+ social media community
- Running large-scale interactive mental health events'

What is Mental Health Maintenance?
Mental Health Maintence (MHM) is a free, one-day workshop designed with industry experts to help individuals better understand and engage with different areas of their wellbeing, as well as learn effective ways to monitor them. MHM is designed to support people by equippig them with the knowledge and tools to maintai their mental wellbeing before reaching crisis point. By improving mental health literacy, removing harmful stigma, and encouraging professional help-seeking, this workshop hopes to prevent people from reaching crisis in the first place. To learn more, please visit www.20talk.com.au.


Thank you so much for taking the time to read this 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!

My Achievements

Fundraising page

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Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Thank you to my Sponsors

$106.12

Elizabeth Legge

$106.12

Alicia

Proud of you !!

$106.12

David Legge

$106.12

Michael Sherlock

Kristy, What an amazing thing to do and i am really happy to support this cause, I am really proud to say we are part of the same team. Really well done!

$54.84

Jameson Lyons

$54.84

Adam Buckley

$54.84

Kayla Suttie

$54.84

Jameson

Goodluck! You'll smash it! Great to such amazing fund-raisers for such an important cause!

$54.84

Janice Mckeown

$54.84

Christabelle

🫶🏽

$50

Margaret Buckley

Margaret Buckley

$44.71

Melanie

Great job

$33.87

Jonathan Mckeown

$33.87

Amber

You are gorgeous and amazing for challenging yourself to stay quiet for 20 hours to help people with mental health <3

$30

Anonymous

Hi Kirsty! Saw your cute crochets on facebook and would love to donate for a great cause!

$28.43

Pete & Kat

$28.43

Jane Hardy

Good Luck Kristy x

$28.43

Alan P

Enjoy the serenity

$25

Bernard Chin

$15.32

Sean Fraser

I will donate more when I get paid but keep your head high and keep knowing your amazing

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