Why I’m Sweating with Pride

Hey team 👋

This June I’m jumping into Sweat with Pride—21 minutes of movement every day to back the Rainbow community. Right now, too many of our LGBTQIA+ whanau feel unsafe at school, work, and even the doctor’s office, which leads to higher rates of mental-health issues and STI's like HIV, mpox, and syphilis. Our sweat helps fund counselling, health checks, and rainbow-friendly support services. 🌈

I’ve also set myself a pretty personal mission. I’m in what I’m calling my “Error Era”—I’m literally heavier than my bathroom scales can register (they just flash “ERR” at me, SHAME). By June 30th I want to get that first real number to show up. Might sound small, but it’s huge for me.

So here’s the whakaaro: if you chip in a few bucks, you’ll be helping our Rainbow whānau and giving me a big nudge toward that milestone. Every dollar, every “you got this!” keeps me moving!

Keen to join me on the journey? Let’s sweat, smile, and make a difference together. Tēnā koutou for your support! ❤️