Kia ora koutou, Sweat with Pride update! 🌈💦 I’m nearly halfway through June with 622 minutes of exercise completed towards my 1,260-minute goal, including 62 minutes of cycling today. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far—I’ve raised $896 of my $1,000 goal for Rainbow communities across Aotearoa. The funds support vital services for LGBTQIA+ people across Aotearoa. There’s still a little way to go to reach both goals, and every donation helps. Together we can help build a more inclusive Aotearoa for all. ❤️🏳️🌈
This is my 3rd
year sweating
I’m sweating to take a stand against discrimination and create real change
Why I’m Sweating with Pride
Kia ora koutou,
This June, I'm taking on Sweat with Pride! 💦🌈
At a time when conversations about sex, gender, and identity are becoming increasingly divisive, it's important to remember the real people affected. Many LGBTQIA+ people still face discrimination and exclusion in schools, workplaces, healthcare settings, and everyday life.
These experiences contribute to higher rates of mental distress, suicide, and infections such as HIV, syphilis, and mpox within our rainbow communities.
That's why I'm committing to 42 minutes of exercise every day throughout June to raise funds for life changing Rainbow support services.
This cause means a lot to me, and I'd be incredibly grateful for any support. Every dollar helps create a safer, more inclusive Aotearoa.
Ngā mihi nui 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 $1,408 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat
I’m sweating for 42 minutes per day this June!
1,368 minutes completed
1,260 minutes goal
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #68 out of 4,086 Sweaty Bettys
68
Lou Wall
Raised
$1,092
My Blog
Updates
Day 7 of Sweat with Pride is done! I’ve logged 71 minutes today, continuing to stay well above my daily goal. Feeling grateful to keep this momentum going and to everyone who has supported the kaupapa and donated so far. If you’d like to support Rainbow communities across Aotearoa, you can donate here: https://www.sweatwithpride.com/ fundraisers louwall Ngā mihi nui 💜
Day 2 of Sweat with Pride is done! I've logged 51 minutes yesterday and 53 minutes today, both above my 42 minute daily goal. 💪 Thank you so much to everyone who has supported and donated so far. ❤️ If you'd like to support Rainbow communities across Aotearoa, you can donate here: https://www.sweatwithpride.com/fundraisers/louwall Ngā mihi nui 🌈
My Generous
Sponsors
$246
Prue Kapua
$246
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$100
Lou Wall
$68
SnowyRose Rakei-Wall
Go Aunty!
$68
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$68
Cate
X
$60
Janice Wall
$60
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$50
Gaylene Hawley-Simmonds
Lois and I are happy to contribute to such a fabulous cause - You go girl!
$50
KN
A great cause!
$46
Betty Siō
Chur! Chur!
$30
Anonymous
All the best from us all
Kia Kaha. Keep it up!