Why we’re Sweating with Pride
A team of humans who do drag. Naturally we understand the importance of mental health and how hard things are for the Rainbow community.
We’re taking on Sweat with Pride this June to raise money for Rainbow communities! 💦🌈
Our schools, workplaces, and doctors’ offices are still not safe places for many Rainbow New Zealanders and it’s putting lives at risk.
More than half our rainbow whānau have experienced mental illness. One in five of our rainbow rangatahi (youth) have attempted suicide. And STIs like syphilis, mpox and HIV are still far too common. Things need to change.
So, this June we’re 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 us. We’d be SO GRATEFUL if you could chip in to help us reach our goal. Every dollar we raise will fund life-changing mental, physical and sexual health services for Rainbow New Zealanders.
Thank you sooooo much ❤️
Our Fundraising
Impact
$100
Provides vital resources to support Rainbow communities
$300
Free, confidential mental health support for Rainbow Kiwis
$500
Ensures more people can access life-changing health services without cost barriers
$1,000
Fund an educational workshop to create safer, more inclusive spaces
$2,500
Provides a full day of community outreach, to improve wellbeing and reduce stigma on a large scale
💖 We’re $400 away from our next impact milestone. Will you help us reach it?
Track Our
Sweat
Our 3 Sweaty Bettys have logged a total of 534 minutes so far!
Our Team
Members
Our Generous
Sponsors
$50
Debbie and Matt Cowens
$46
Zephfi
$46
Catriona McBride
$30
Johanna Rae
Good luck!
$30
Anonymous
$30
Anonymous
Sweat the big stuff, sweat the small stuff :) Go for it. Wish you all the best
$30
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$25
Claire Dunning
Let's goooooooo
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$20
Rowena Knill
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$20
Alissa
Great work, Jamie! 🌈
$20
Elena B
You may not remember me but I'm one of Arbel's old friends, I met you at AHC years ago! I don't have much to give rn but hell yeah keep at it! I was going to do SWP this year but never think anyone will sponsor me so here's what I can give to your team 💪 you'd better follow through, you've got this!
$20
BNZ, Durex, and Les Mills
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Durex, and Les Mills.
$20
Leticia Paton
Go hard!
$20
Claire
Go Robin! Your advocacy makes a difference
$20
Samantha Jans
sorry it's not much, me and the cats are cheering you on!!!
$20
Karen Cebalo
$18
Joleen McEvoy
Thank you for your efforts Jamie, and glad to help you meet your gial for a great cause.
$10
Martin
Go Jamie!
$10
Margie
Go Jamie!
$10
Regan
❤️❤️
$10
Jamie Drake Sands
$10
Chorus and Anonymous Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, Chorus and Anonymous Besties
$10
Jamie Drake Sands
$10
Chorus and Anonymous Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, Chorus and Anonymous Besties
$10
Sally McLennan
Go for it Jamie! Ganbatte ne
$10
Clare Stones
Happy sweating :) Highly recommend Orakei basin walkway if you are looking for nice locations to exercise in
$5
Hollie
Go Jamie, Get those steps up!
Go Jamie!