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.
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
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 $327 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat
I’m sweating for 50 minutes per day this June!
1,314 minutes completed
1,500 minutes goal
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #99 out of 4,055 Sweaty Bettys
99
Ivy Gensaya
Raised
$673
My Blog
Updates
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
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$50
Bread
No broncos for you, I mean for me
$50
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$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!
$30
Ivy Gensaya
$30
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$30
Chantelle Maber
$25
Catherine Absil-couzins
Smashing it keep it up 🤸♀️🏋♀️💪💗
$25
paige Cooney
Beep test please and thank you 🙏
$25
Kelsey
$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.
$25
Beth Hodge
No flexing at football for the rest of the season
$20
Holly Jones
You’ve got this girl!!
$20
Koko
Walang request?? Half marathon….. cge 10km nalang 😝
$20
Julia 🌺
Yass queen!! You’re an absolute trouper 🫶🏼🫶🏼
$20
Eugene Pacifico
$10
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$10
Breanna Keating
GO IVYYY
$10
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$10
Kelly
Steps for Sweat 💞
$10
Anonymous
Thanks for making a difference to the Rainbow community
$5
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$5
Chantelle Wrakokwarta
Brokebitchakotlad
Go Ivy go!!!