Shiranthi Fonseka

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Shiranthi Fonseka

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This is my 1st
year sweating

I’m sweating to challenge myself, boost my wellbeing, and support a great cause!

Why I’m Sweating with Pride

I'm taking on Sweat with Pride this June! 💦🌈

Rainbow services always need our support, but particularly at the moment.

I also need some motivation to get moving - so this is the perfect combo for me. 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 $1,462 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?

Sponsor Me

Track My

Sweat

I’m sweating with Wanda

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

101 minutes completed
630 minutes goal

My Fundraising

Ranking

I’m #10 out of 3,894 Sweaty Bettys

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Shiranthi Fonseka

Raised

$1,038

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Updates

Day 2

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Regular exercise isn't really my thing so I'm so glad to have signed up for Sweat with Pride and having the motivation/accountability to keep me moving. 


Today I went to the podiatrist to check out some issues I've been having with my foot which was good and I have some exercises to do and some suggestions to follow up on to keep me pain free.

Today's walk was a slower one in the rain before school pick up followed by some yoga when I got home. I've been noticing some back pain too, wondering whether I should see a chiropractor (never been before).

So - tuning into my body in new ways and trying to look after it. It's never too late!

Thanks all for your support. I'm so close to my goal and wondering whether I should extend it a bit further too!

Getting myself ready

Sunday 24 May 2026

Two days ago I signed up for Sweat with Pride. I've admired other people taking part and now I've decided it's my turn.


My motivations are two-fold:
1) Support the cause - especially in the current political context.
2) Look after my body and mind - making this commitment to those sponsoring and supporting me holds me accountable. 

So even though we aren't in June yet, I'm warming up. Yesterday a 7km walk with my brother and today 22 minutes of yoga to start the day. My body is grateful for this movement.

Cheer me on if you can - words, sponsorship, a message here and there. It all helps me do what I've committed to doing!

My Generous

Sponsors

$100

Laksiri Fonseka

Hope you reach you target

$100

Shiranthi Fonseka

$50

Tammy Leher

A small donation for a big-hearted cause 🌈 Wishing you all the best for Sweat for Pride. You’ve got this!

$50

Prin and Sanjeev

$50

Tammy

You are amazing!! 🥰 so so proud of you. Xx

$50

Taj Domingo

$46

Rosie

All the best

$46

Seema Singh

Best wishes ..

$46

Carter Whanau

Sweat it up Sis!! Love this and your awesome efforts x huge love x always

$40

Rebecca Bunce

Gooooo Shiri!

$40

Manique Eswara-Aratchi

$40

Shali

Go Shiri!

$30

Brown Family

Great work Shiranthi

$30

Lucy Keyzers

Awesome work!

$30

Dee

Love this! What an incredible kaupapa to support. Also, Perspiration Betty is a phenomenal nickname 👌

$30

Payal

Cheering you on Shiri for this awesome challenge!

$26

Anonymous

$25

Minoli Perera

Go Shiri!! 💜🩵💙💚💛❤️🧡

$25

Samantha Sen

Go Shiri! You're awesome!

$25

Laura Johnston

$23

Clare Walker

Awesome Shiranthi!

$21

Erandhi W

$20

Anny da Silva Freitas

Vamos Shiranthi...Pride Rocksta! Inspiring whilst perspiring! Arohanui dear pal. You got this X

$20

Eshan

👍

$20

Anonymous

Good luck! :)

$20

Rachel Brown

Yay you Shiranthi! You’ve inspired Jesse and I to give it a go too!

$20

Teresa

❤️

$15

Bridget Mickelson

🌈❤️

Most people donate $50

Please give what you can.

I’d love to hear more from Sweat with Pride