Lots of movement today. Walked Izzy to school in the frost, took a lunchtime walk & then a good long lower body sesh at the gym tonight.
This is my 3rd
year sweating
I’m sweating to celebrate and uplift my Rainbow whānau
I raised $2,235
last year
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 60 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 $359 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat
I’m sweating for 60 minutes per day this June!
944 minutes completed
1,800 minutes goal
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #103 out of 4,048 Sweaty Bettys
103
Chrissie Painting
Raised
$641
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Updates
Took an early walk - just 2 degrees! Ended the day with a home strength & mobility session.
Another gym sesh - this time smashing out an upper body sesh. Also took a very chilly walk in the morning ❄️
Back feeling a bit less munted so lower body day it is! Also took two walks during the day.
Sunday morning woke up early so did an hour's walk in the dark, was lovely watching the light start to arrive. A couple hours spent in the garden too, definitely sweaty!
3km walk/chase around the university in between squalls. Will get a little home workout in tonight too.
Upper body sesh with a fellow Sweat with Pride friend 💪
Unfortunately my back is still very painful so I stuck with cardio today. Took a power walk at lunchtime & then an incline power walk on the treadmill tonight followed by some foam rolling. Hopefully can hit the weights again soon!
My old back injury is playing up & causing all sorts of havoc today so decided a power walk was the best option for Day 3. Forgot to take a pic for evidence!
Had acupuncture for my back today so a bit woozy - but still managed a solid lower body sesh tonight 💪
Day 1 kickstarted with a walk on the first day of winter - and my birthday! Thanks for the support 🌈
My Generous
Sponsors
$100
Cate Ng
$90
Anna Santure
Sending so much encouragement and aroha, Chrissie
$50
Chrissie Painting
$50
Juli
Go Chrissie Go! 🏃♀️🏳️🌈
$50
The Barnes whānau
Cheering ya on 🌈
$50
Emma
You are such an epic human. Love your work 💕🌈🏳️⚧️
$50
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$50
neil birrell
$46
Kiri Wallace
You got this!!
$20
Isaac Rankin
$20
Elizabeth Parlato
Go Chrissie! 🙌
$20
Louise Hutt
💪 🌈
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$20
Mckayla
$5
Stacey Dring
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Go Chrissie!!!