I raised $3,100
last year
Why I’m Sweating with Pride
It's back, and I'm back. I'm taking on Sweat with Pride this June! 💦🌈
Do I dye my hair again? Do I do some crazy workouts again... let's find out.
This year if I can raise $2000 I will be dying my hair again. If we can get to $5000 I have something else planned too! Suprises to come.
This is a fantastic cause and one that helps a huge number of people, young and old across the country, in all facets of their lives.
Right now, schools, workplaces, and even doctors’ offices aren’t safe for many in our community—and it’s putting lives at risk. LGBTQIA+ Kiwis face higher rates of mental illness, suicide, and STIs like syphilis, mpox, and HIV.
So, I'm fighting discrimination with perspiration—exercising 21 minutes every day in June to raise money for life-changing Rainbow support services.
This cause means the world to me, and I’d be SO grateful if you could chip in to help me reach my goal. Every dollar makes a difference.
Thank you so much for your support! ❤️
My Fundraising
Impact
Achieved
In Progress
$100
Provides vital resources to support Rainbow communities
Achieved
In Progress
$300
Free, confidential mental health support for Rainbow Kiwis
Achieved
In Progress
$500
Ensures more people can access life-changing health services without cost barriers
Achieved
In Progress
$1,000
Fund an educational workshop to create safer, more inclusive spaces
Achieved
In Progress
$2,500
Provides a full day of community outreach, to improve wellbeing and reduce stigma on a large scale
💖 I’m $1,107 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat
I’m sweating for 42 minutes per day this June!
73 minutes completed
1,260 minutes goal
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #3 out of 3,847 Sweaty Bettys
3
Carl Rein
Raised
$1,393
My Blog
Updates
This fundraiser directly supports the people doing the work to change that.
The main challenge of the fundraiser is simple: 21 minutes of exercise every day for the entire month of JuneBut I couldn’t just do that.
Here’s what I’m doing this year:
I’m dying my hair again for June and the fundraising target is $2,000.Last year we went full rainbow. This year… anything could happen. It might be a rainbow, a pride flag, a chaotic surprise, or something chosen by the colourist. We might even run a community vote.
What I can guarantee: it’ll be bright, bold, and living on my head for the entire month.
And if we smash past $2,000 and hit $5,000?
I’m putting some literal skin in the game.I’ve already talked with Jed, a legend who’s tattooed me before, and they’re creating a set of rainbow‑themed flash designs. If we reach $5,000, we'll pick one and get it tattooed.
To help us get there, I’m running Saturday group training sessions at ONI.
These are donation‑based, spaces are limited, and they’re open to anyone who wants to sweat for a good cause.Book here: Sweat with Pride — ONI | Wellington Personal Training Studio
If you’d like to donate, join a session, or support the fundraiser, now’s the time. Let’s make something incredible happen.
My Generous
Sponsors
$246
Greig Wilson
$246
Amy T
Thanks for doing this again! From Amy & Michael
$123
Jennifer Critchley
Assault bike incoming :) I'll bring the donuts
$60
Jo T
Let's see that rainbow hair!
$55
H&K
$50
Zoe T
$50
Niamh & Corey
$50
Kate Beckett
Assault Bike!
$50
Andrew Kendall
Inch worms!
$50
A&K
Gooooo sweaty boy
$50
Maria Skatova
Thank you for fighting the good fight e hoa!
$46
Shannyn Boyd
Burpees!
$46
Gina
$30
Jo Toon
Donation to cover the gym sessions :-)
$30
James Lynex
All the best Carl - look forward to seeing the updates and the rainbow hair!
$30
Carl Rein
$26
Mōkena
Just wanted to help you reached the final milestone. Best of luck with the challenge - see you on Saturday.
$25
Conor O
$20
Chey
Keep it up Carl 👏🏽
$20
Claire C
Leshgooooo!!!
$20
John De La Hughes
Best of luck man.
$20
Rob Collins
Abike cals x 5
$20
Abi
You're amazing Carl! Keep it up 😊
$20
Anonymous
$10
Renata
Good on ya, mate! Love what you’re doing!
Let’s bring back the rainbow hair do!