Britt Richards

Why I’m Sweating with Pride

Did you know? Just 21 mins of moving your body releases the endorphins needed to support good mental health?

I’m all about those kind of quick wins and so I’m taking on Sweat with Pride this June to boost my own happy levels and at the same time raise money for the extra support our Rainbow communities need in this space.

Its unfortunately still true (and we are in 2024 for goodness sake!) that there aren’t enough safe spaces at times for everyone to simply show up as themselves, and that’s a lot to carry for anyone. it’s putting lives at risk.

More than half our rainbow whānau have experienced mental illness, and one in five of our rainbow rangatahi (youth) have attempted suicide. Things need to change.

So, this June me and hubby, and a number of wonderful friends, are fighting discrimination with perspiration, and have committed to exercising for at least 21 minutes EVERY DAY to raise money to support Rainbow Kiwis.

This cause means a lot to me. I’d be SO GRATEFUL if you could chip in to help me reach my goal. Every dollar I raise will fund life-changing mental, physical and sexual health services for Rainbow New Zealanders.

Thank you sooooo much ❤️

My Impact

So far in this year’s challenge I have…

Unlocked Rainbow resources for 5 schools. Helping to keep our Rainbow rangatahi safe.

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999 minutes completed

630 minutes goal

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My Updates

Coffee walkies

Monday 17th Jun

Early Sunday morning walk in the sunshine - it was like summer!

3pm team walkies

Wednesday 12th Jun

Dropping tools for a walk around our work neighbourhood for 21 mins gave a fresh perspective to the afternoon ahead.

YMCA flash mob

Saturday 8th Jun

I was definitely sweating trying to co-lead a flash mob at our kpmg Hono event! The moving side to side part during the chorus was an unexpected challenge 😅

School pick ups by foot

Tuesday 4th Jun

Walking to collect the kids from school is nearly as fast as finding a carpark amongst the school pick up chaos!

Here we go!

Saturday 1st Jun

A very mild and beautiful winters morning walk has eased me into the first day of sweat with Pride activity. Thank goodness 😅 maybe this won’t be so hard after all??!!