Photo: Me about to nope my way out of ASRU, May 20th, 2025. My ‘Bron for a Walk’ cushion (the inspiration for my page name) was a gift from my friend Evie, one of an incredible group of people who helped (and are still helping) me get through this weird, weird thing. That includes all of you who have donated to my SWP - thank you so much!! If you are looking for more people to sponsor, allow me to suggest my sister Ngaire (best sister the world has ever known, but soz you can’t have her, she’s mine) and my friend Vanessa (climber and crafter extraordinaire and all-round lovely human): https://www.sweatwithpride.com/fundraisers/ngaistradamus https://www.sweatwithpride.com/fundraisers/vanessabray
This is my third year sweating
I’m sweating to fight for equality, one sweaty session at a time!
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—doing spinal rehabilitation and physiotherapy for 21 minutes each 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
Track My
Sweat
I’m sweating for 21 minutes per day this June!
775 minutes completed
630 minutes goal
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #12 out of 5,984 Sweaty Bettys
12
Bron for a Walk
Raised
$2,800
My Blog
Updates
After having decompression surgery on the 15th of March, my next big challenge was physical therapy. During my first session just 3 days later, two physios helped me to get to the edge of my hospital bed and sit upright for a short time. It took a while to be able to stand. On the 27th of March, I walked partway down the ward corridor, supported by a gutter frame and again assisted by two physios. I was surprised at how difficult but exhilarating this felt, and my favourite student nurse who happened to be nearby cheered me on as I awkwardly shuffled past. On the 1st of April, I roughly doubled my assisted walking distance, to 10 metres. Now home, on the first day of SWP, I walked 752 metres using crutches, and on Friday, 1.21 kms. I have to be careful because my fatigue cues are different now - still learning how to identify them - but being able to measure a walk in kilometres? Good times.
Photo: Me standing on crutches, about to go on a half-day of ward leave from ASRU, 4th of May, 2025. I recently acquired an incomplete spinal injury (not recommended FYI, in case you’re thinking of getting one), so for SWP this year, I’m doing physio and rehab as part of what could be a lifelong project to improve my mobility, stamina, balance and general getting around happily-ness. From the 15th of March until the 20th of May this year, I was in hospital after a random infection of unknown origin squashed the nerves at the base of my spine, which took away my ability to walk or stand. One operation, 17 stitches, two months of sweat and tears, a heap of physio, and dozens of atrocious meals later, and I am home with a pair of crutches, ready to sweat with pride! I hope you will support me and the Burnett Foundation to raise funds for their important work. xo Bron
My Generous
Sponsors
$250
Sam Holford
$123
E
You are the best ❤️❤️❤️
$113
Paul Maddox
ChaChaCha !
$100
Chorus and Anonymous Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, Chorus and Anonymous Besties
$100
Anonymous
$69
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$69
Jennie
Love you ❤️
$68
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$68
Inkie The Inconceivable
B! So proud of you! This is such a beautiful, strong place to take your journey!!! X
$55
Steve Newall
$54
Anonymous
$52
Ngaire Mason Hart
🌈💛✨️💦
$52
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$50
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$50
Kavi Chetty
Sending so many good vibes your way my talented friend ! You’re an absolute legend x
$50
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$50
Sung Hwan Park
♥️♥️
$50
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$50
Lily
Go Bron, go! 🌟
$50
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$50
Brigitte Chan
Go Bron! You're a star 😊
$50
Joelle March
Mwah 😘
$50
EmilY Edrosa
$50
Aidz
$50
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$50
Trina Bicknell
You’re amazing Bron ♥️
$50
Mum
$50
Janine R
Like a boss 🥰
$50
Catherine Thomson
$50
Emma Rogan
Love you Bron !
$48
Ngai
Get it 💪 ✨️
$48
Anonymous
$46
Karen Turner
So proud of you Bron x
$46
Jo
✨
$30
Kathryn Hart
$30
Bronwyn Mason
$30
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$30
Anaru
In this inspiring comedy noir thriller drama, a young woman (Bronwyn Mason, Pottery) finds her perfect life upended by an unexpected health challenge.
$30
Hazmat
Get it gurl!
$25
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$25
Christine
Well done Bronwyn. It’s certainly a long hard road for you. You are doing an amazing job of recovery. I know what it’s like.
$25
Luke Buckmaster
Go Bron!!
$25
Gracet
Go Bron! <3
$24
Anonymous
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$20
Lesley
$20
Tim Grocott
$20
Liam Maguren
$20
Emily
Go Bron, you’re amazing! ✨
$20
Jan Sisley
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$20
Alida van Klink
You’re amazing! That’s all 💛
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$20
Alix
👏👏
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$20
Dad
$10
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$10
Amy Crocome
$10
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$10
Sophie Watson
Keep up the good stuff Bron 💖
$10
Graque III
Will send more on dollar match day! Also, good work on all things spine! Sounds like some hard yakka mate. I know from exp spine things are no walk in the park (literally?) Hope you see some really good improvements. Sometimes it feels like it takes forever with spine getting betteryness, but then it does improve xx xx
$5
*insert clever Bron-based pun here*