Double footy training tonight, and my body has definitely been screaming for a rest day. I've been doing this fundraiser for three years now, and it honestly hasn't gotten any easier. But I'm grateful to be able to give back to the community, and even more grateful for the support around me and a body that allows me to keep showing up. To all my fellow Sweaty Bettys - you bloody legends. I'm so proud of everything we've achieved together
This is my 3rd
year sweating
I’m sweating for life-changing Rainbow support services
I raised $1,130
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 50 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
$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
💖 I’m $1,203 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat

My sweat goal was 60 minutes per day in June
Stats reflect challenge period (1–30 June) only
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #49 out of 4,091 Sweaty Bettys
Ivy Gensaya
Raised
$1,297
My Blog
Updates
Emptying the empty tank 😬 steps and stairmaster for today
Tough battle today against a strong opponent. Ended up with a hit to the face and my non-working hip taking another knock. Somehow escaped the collision without a card
Late night gym sesh. Keeping my daily sweat minutes. Last three days!
Badminton Fridays. Still getting the hang of the racket's range. Wins? Lost count. The shrieking and screaming - certainty
Footie training then sauna. The perfect way to slow down, breathe, and ease into the end of the day.
Dollar Match Day! Grateful for all the help and support I received from colleagues and friends - they helped me reach my fundraising goal. I also had a little help from my gym buddy today. Both of us arrived drained and defeated, but a little side quest turned things around. She was just happy I didn’t win a single round
Current state of my body after non stop exercising for 23 days. One more week of sweating.
Mixed resistance training today. Took it a little easier on the weights as recovery from the weekend is still questionable. Bonus: finally getting some sauna time to help the body bounce back.
Tough game against the league leaders today. Started in the rain, finished in the sunshine. Happy to come away with a clean sheet
Feeling a little dusty today, but the workout got done. My socks made the decision on what we were training. Added a 40-minute sauna session afterwards to negotiate with last night’s party choices.
Cardio class as the finisher for the week
Thursdays are for padel. I mean every other Thursdays. Managed to squeeze in an upper body session at BFT before a 90-minute hit with the Albany ladies. Plenty of laughs and giggles along the way, even with the rain rolling in and the temperature dropping. A great way to spend a Thursday.
Birthday workout - checked. Birthday burpees - checked (well, halfway hehe). Someone got tired halfway through, but we made up for it with a hearty dinner and family time
Three workout Tuesdays. Had three breakfast to fuel me for the day.
Half way mark! Cardio class and a wee walk tonight.
Smashed second week of sweat with pride with an early walk and a full game of footie. Happy to get away with a clean sheet and a couple battle scars from the game
Busy day at the office. Got some heavy lifting done before my brain fully woke up. Winter is definitely making those morning workouts tougher.
That Friday feeling. I’ve finally got the foundations in place for both of my challenges at the same time, and I’m starting to gain some real traction. A few of my gym mates have already asked about the fundraising, and some of the girls from my footy team are keen to get involved too - although I suspect the opportunity to punish me might be part of the appeal.
Compulsory cardio class followed by footie training. The next 19 days will be harder - but we get to move.
Body’s a bit knackered from yesterday’s workout. Upper body class at BFT and rest. Another big day of sweating tomorrow
Dollar Match Day! We’ve raised over $600 in just 12 hours - absolutely insane. A big big thanks to my generous sponsors for believing in me and supporting this amazing cause. To celebrate this - I didn’t do one, not two, but THREE workouts today! That’s 186 minutes of sweating, pushing, and moving for our Rainbow Community. 🌈 I’m so grateful to be able to do this and to have such amazing support behind me. Gracias!!
Tried a new exercise at the gym today. Anything unfamiliar comes with a bit of discomfort, but I'm always open to learning something new. Maybe I'm just not used to lifting baby weights
Week one done! Treated myself to a nice walk, weights and stairs session after stuffing my face with ramen. Rinse and repeat for next week
Hectic work week and almost drained all my energy. Had to drag my ass to the gym for a late night session. Loved every minute of it - though the face says otherwise.
It’s International Donut Day! An effective way to get more reps using the ab roller.
Swapped footy training for padel tonight. This sport is teaching me patience - apparently not every ball is begging to be smashed. A lot of sorry was given to my partner tonight
Putting the fun in fundraising. No men were harmed in this stunt. Side effects included laughter and mild trauma
Soccer training with the first team. It rained a bit during the session which is much needed. I thought I’m going to overheat from all that running
Sweat-maxxing banking 150mins for King’s bday. And it’s leg day - all time favourite day. Great way to start Sweat for Pride 🦵
My Generous
Sponsors
$68
Ev
$50
Larisa Ivanova
Donation made! You are doing an incredible job, Ivy. As a valued donor, I’d like to submit an official request for one week (starting today) of compulsory stretching at BFT. Recent investigations have revealed that certain members (definitely not me) are avoiding stretching at all costs and are in serious danger of turning into fossils. Thank you for your consideration of this important community health initiative. Keep being awesome!
$50
Anonymous
$50
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$50
Casey
💪💪💪
$50
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$50
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$50
Bread
No broncos for you, I mean for me
$46
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$46
Anonymous
$46
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$46
Ratneesh Suri
Thank you.
$35
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$35
Jenna
Congratulations Ivy.
$30
Chantelle Maber
$30
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$30
Ivy Gensaya
$25
Catherine Absil-couzins
Smashing it keep it up 🤸♀️🏋♀️💪💗
$25
paige Cooney
Beep test please and thank you 🙏
$25
Stan
Great work, Ivy. Larisa ordered a proper rest day after your intense month of workouts. Between her instructions and the donation, I don’t think you’ve got much choice now😂
$25
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$25
Kate Sanderson
$25
Kelsey
$25
Beth Hodge
No flexing at football for the rest of the season
$25
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$25
Sulaing
Studio Pilates with the girls 🤣🙌🏽🤸🏻♀️
$25
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$20
Joan Van Jaarsveld
Keep sweating!
$20
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$20
Isa
Badminton na to
$20
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$20
Shane Ngan
$20
Koko
Walang request?? Half marathon….. cge 10km nalang 😝
$20
Eugene Pacifico
$20
Holly Jones
You’ve got this girl!!
$20
Julia 🌺
Yass queen!! You’re an absolute trouper 🫶🏼🫶🏼
$10
Anonymous
Thanks for making a difference to the Rainbow community
$10
Megan Williams
$10
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$10
Kelly
Steps for Sweat 💞
$10
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$10
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$10
Andree Lalonde
Great work Ivy!
$10
Breanna Keating
GO IVYYY
$10
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$5
Chantelle Wrakokwarta
Brokebitchakotlad
$5
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$5
Anonymous
100 burpees









Go Ivy go!!!