Mel Kingi

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Mel Kingi

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This is my 1st
year sweating

I’m sweating to challenge myself, boost my wellbeing, and support a great cause!

Why I’m Sweating with Pride

I'm taking on Sweat with Pride this June! 💦🌈

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 $20 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?

Sponsor Me

Track My

Sweat

I’m sweating with Vera

My sweat goal was 60 minutes per day in June

2,830 minutes completed
1,800 minutes goal

Stats reflect challenge period (1–30 June) only

My Fundraising

Ranking

Help me get to the top 1000!

Every dollar I raise will fund life-changing mental, physical and sexual health services for Rainbow New Zealanders.

Sponsor Me

My Team

Team Photo

Raised so far:

$4,105

Team Photo

Raised $1,010 of $1,000 goal

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Raised $240 of $200 goal

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Raised $100 of $100 goal

Team Photo

Raised $141 of $200 goal

Team Photo

Raised $1,709 of $800 goal

Team Photo

Raised $150 of $150 goal

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Raised $120 of $500 goal

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Raised $286 of $500 goal

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Raised $80 of $150 goal

Team Photo

Raised $150 of $100 goal

My Generous

Sponsors

$20

Anonymous

$20

Sweaty Besties

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.

$20

Anonymous

$20

Sweaty Besties

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.

Most people donate $50

Please give what you can.

I’d love to hear more from Sweat with Pride