Hilleke Townsend

This is my second year sweating

I’m sweating to celebrate and uplift my Rainbow whānau

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 $199 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?

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Track My

Sweat

I’m sweating for 21 minutes per day this June!

628 minutes completed

630 minutes goal

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.

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My Blog

Updates

One third of the way there

Monday 9 June 2025

Hey lovely people,

It's almost a third of the way through the month and I've hit a third of my fundraising goal.

I'm gonna admit it, it's been a challenge getting in some activity every day. It's cold and windy out there. And my dysautonomia and joints are playing up at the moment. But I'm lucky enough to still be able to bike to work and coach my kids football team. But the real challenge has been those days when I'm hitting the rowing machine. So the gist is ... I'm working hard for this!!! Please hook me up with a donation, big or small. It keeps me motivated! And I need that motivation!!!

And a huge thanks to the lovely people who have sponsored so far. You are amazing! Thank you so much!

My Team

Greater Wellington

Raised so far:

$12,453

Aimee Le Lievre

Raised $438 of $500 goal

Ali Kaye

Raised $656 of $500 goal

Alison TR

Raised $442 of $300 goal

Anna Monaghan

Raised $130 of $300 goal

Bee (Broni)

Raised $897 of $600 goal

Beth Davies

Raised $365 of $300 goal

Bethany Miller

Raised $501 of $400 goal

Charmaine Love

Raised $423 of $300 goal

Elena Smith-Beech

Raised $280 of $200 goal

Ella Makan

Raised $300 of $300 goal

Emma Black

Raised $771 of $300 goal

Georgia Spankie

Raised $318 of $500 goal

Raised $101 of $300 goal

Jamie

Raised $750 of $1,000 goal

Jenny Gunn

Raised $600 of $500 goal

Josh Naus 👑

Raised $555 of $500 goal

Jules McDonald

Kalista Campbell

Raised $262 of $250 goal

Kezia Leuthart

Raised $30 of $300 goal

Laura McKenzie

Raised $90 of $500 goal

Lynne Robertson

Raised $120 of $200 goal

Manson Howell

Raised $512 of $300 goal

Mikaila ceelen

Raised $330 of $350 goal

Mya Williams

Neha Nand

Raised $314 of $300 goal

Phillipa Haddon

Raised $700 of $1,000 goal

Rebecca Gillett

Raised $628 of $300 goal

Sadie Coe

Raised $90 of $250 goal

Sam Ripley

Raised $906 of $500 goal

Stephanie Boxall

Raised $395 of $350 goal

My Generous

Pauline Johnson

Get it Woman 👍

$30