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
$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 $400 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat

I’m sweating for 21 minutes per day this June!
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #12 out of 3,862 Sweaty Bettys

Michelle Burke
Raised
$600
My Generous
Sponsors
$100
Jono Baddiley
$100
Kylie
Such an important mahi - thank you Michelle for all you do to drive this.
$100
Nicole Burke
$68
Bernie O’Donnell
Karawhiua!
$50
Michelle Burke
$50
Michael Stephens
Go Michelle!
$50
Heather Wong
$30
JY
$22
Anshuman
Rock on, Michelle!
$20
Poppy
Ka mau te wehi!
$10
Annette
❤️🌈
Does taking you out for a lunchtime walk count? If so, count me in...