This is my 1st
year sweating
I’m sweating for life-changing Rainbow support services
I’m taking on Sweat with Pride this June! 💦🌈
This one means a lot to me.
I’ve been the recipient of life-saving services for Rainbow folx – and now it’s my turn to give back. ❤️
Over the past 12-ish months, I’ve been on a pretty big health journey. I’ve been working to reverse some of the impacts of what I call “The Cancer Period” – a journey that’s stretched across the past 12 years.
I still live with the ongoing effects of that time, but I’ve worked really hard with my team to come off an incredible amount of medication that was part of my recovery. One of the unexpected gifts of that has been being able to lose weight with real focus, feel more like myself again, and start getting my life back to a place where I feel healthy, happy and more me. ✨
Now that I’ve lost a bunch of weight, I’m taking on 21 minutes of exercise every day in June to push my fitness to the next level – while raising money for life-changing Rainbow support services. 💪🌈
Right now, schools, workplaces and even doctors’ offices still aren’t safe for many in our communities – and that puts lives at risk. LGBTQIA+ Kiwis face higher rates of mental illness, suicide, and STIs like syphilis, mpox and HIV.
So this June, I’m fighting discrimination with perspiration. 💦
This cause genuinely 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 – and helps make sure Rainbow folx can access the support, care and services they deserve.
Thank you so much for your support. ❤️🌈
My Fundraising
Impact
Provides vital resources to support Rainbow communities
Free, confidential mental health support for Rainbow Kiwis
Ensures more people can access life-changing health services without cost barriers
Fund an educational workshop to create safer, more inclusive spaces
Provides a full day of community outreach, to improve wellbeing and reduce stigma on a large scale
💖 I’m $924 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!
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #12 out of 4,059 Sweaty Bettys
Rob Sykes
Raised
$1,576
My Blog
Updates
I've been blown away with everyone's support and just wanted to pop in here and thank all of my friends, whānau, colleagues and wider connections for the incredible support to go towards my fundraising for Rainbow Services for LGBTTQIA+ folx in Aotearoa. YOUR support means the world to me and will benefit so many people!
WOW. I'm so blown away with everyone's support. I've now tripled my original target (which tbf, I GROSSLY underestimated the generosity of people).
I just wanted to thank everyone for their support and encouragement. Your donations will literally save lives for Rainbow Peoples needing to access support services.
My Generous
Sponsors
$246
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Proud of you for signing up tōku tāne! #FILYBI
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Awesome work Rob
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No one will look as great as you when sweating 💕
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Doubling down on the sweat here - MH
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Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
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Love you x
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So proud of you bro xo
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I am so proud of you kare! Love you xx
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Kia kaha! Proud of you beautiful human 💖
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❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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Love you my little cousin your amazing 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
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Sweat it up, mate!
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Go Rob! Awesome effort.
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Go Rob!
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You legend Rob!! Thank you for being such an inspiration! Big giant hugs
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Go you good thing!
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You got this!!!
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Go Rob!
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Way to give back, Rob!
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Kia kaha Rob!
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Go Rob! What an amazing effort 🙌🏼💛
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Sweat it out ! MH
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Aroha nui ki a koe!! An inspiring journey and an important cause. Proud to support you and wishing you all the best for Sweat with Pride! 🌈💪
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Wishing you all the best for your ongoing health journey
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Please give what you can.
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