This is my first year sweating
I’m sweating to take a stand against discrimination and create real change
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 $70 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 #614 out of 5,989 Sweaty Bettys
Rachel Thessman
Raised
$430
My Generous
Sponsors
$50
Pat
$50
Stephen Clark
Big respect, much sweat!
$50
Cobi Fredric
$50
SIan Rumble
$50
Toby Law
$30
Liz Newport
$30
Zoe Barry
Rachel this is awesome!! Super super proud to know you!
$25
Charlotte Sirvid
$20
Sarah Thessman
Remember to shower 🏳️🌈
$20
Rachel
Shameless self donation
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, Auckland Council, Datacom, L’Oréal, and Tend.
$20
Rachel Thessman
Donating on behalf of a friend!
$10
Elsie Jolliffe
Yeah boiiiii
$5
