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This is my 2nd
year sweating

I’m sweating to celebrate and uplift my Rainbow whānau

I raised $220
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 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 $500 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?

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Sweat

I’m sweating with Björn

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

434 minutes completed
630 minutes goal

My Fundraising

Ranking

I’m #311 out of 4,078 Sweaty Bettys

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Mercedes Choice

Raised

$500

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My Blog

Updates

Pride Dance Class and Party

Wednesday 10 June 2026

Join us at Takutai Square in Britomart tomorrow for a Les Mills Dance Class and party from 4:45-6pm!

My Team

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Raised so far:

$2,958

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Raised $294 of $370 goal

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Raised $126 of $500 goal

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Raised $123 of $300 goal

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Raised $30 of $250 goal

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Raised $350 of $300 goal

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Raised $500 of $550 goal

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Raised $80 of $500 goal

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Raised $50 of $500 goal

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Raised $1,155 of $1,000 goal

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Raised $250 of $500 goal

My Generous

Sponsors

$100

Louise Theunissen

Proud of the collective initiative!

$68

Marko Hernandez

$68

Sweaty Besties

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.

$50

Sammy Mulheron

I aint no homophobe :*

$46

Mia Goodsell-Matthews

$46

Sweaty Besties

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.

$25

Ruby

Geddit girl 👏

$25

Sweaty Besties

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.

$20

Mercedes Choice

$20

Sweaty Besties

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.

$10

Leea Hall

$10

Jasmine Dong

go my queen 🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♀️🏳️‍🌈

$6

JP

Get sweaty for our people!!

$6

Sweaty Besties

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.

Most people donate $50

Please give what you can.

I’d love to hear more from Sweat with Pride