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Sam

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This is my 1st
year sweating

I’m sweating to fight for equality, one sweaty session at a time!

Why I’m Sweating with Pride

I’m taking on Sweat with Pride this June 💦🌈

For me, this is personal. I’ve been married to my wife for 18 years. Together we’re raising our two beautiful boys (7 and 12), and so far the world has been kind to them—which is something I never take for granted.

But I also carry a quiet fear about what lies ahead, especially as they grow into their teenage years. I want them—and every young person—to grow up in a world where they feel safe, accepted, and proud of who they are and who their family is.

Because families like ours aren’t “different”—they’re perfectly normal. It’s normal to have two mums or two dads. It’s normal to love who you love. And it should be safe to be exactly who you are.

That’s why I’m “fighting discrimination with perspiration”—moving for 21 minutes every day in June to support life-changing Rainbow services that help make Aotearoa safer and more inclusive for our community.

If you’re able to donate, I’d be so grateful. Every dollar helps make a real difference ❤️

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 $70 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?

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Track My

Sweat

I’m sweating with Wanda

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

15 minutes completed
630 minutes goal

My Fundraising

Ranking

Help me get to the top 1000!

Every dollar I raise will fund life-changing mental, physical and sexual health services for Rainbow New Zealanders.

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My Team

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Raised so far:

$1,053

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Raised $100 of $500 goal

Team Photo

Raised $210 of $1,200 goal

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Raised $623 of $1,000 goal

Team Photo

Raised $60 of $500 goal

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Sam

Raised $30 of $500 goal

Team Photo

Raised $30 of $300 goal

My Generous

Sponsors

$30

Samantha Walker-Daniels

Most people donate $50

Please give what you can.

I’d love to hear more from Sweat with Pride