Shiranthi Fonseka

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 $441 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?

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Track My

Sweat

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

546 minutes completed

630 minutes goal

My Fundraising

Ranking

I’m #7 out of 4,073 Sweaty Bettys

Shiranthi Fonseka

Raised

$2,059

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Updates

Totally blown away by your support!

Friday 12 June 2026

I can't believe that together we have raised $1929 - I am grateful and amazed!

As you may remember my initial goal was $1000 which I think was significant and felt like a reach. I have raised it incrementally since then, keeping my fingers crossed and goodness you have shown your support!

Whether your motivation to support is knowing me, my exercise, wanting to show love to the rainbow community, a mix of these things or something else - thank you.

For those of you who haven't donated, I know there are a variety of reasons - thank you for your messages, comments, emojis etc, I really value all forms of support to keep me motivated. Thank you!

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

Arnna

Love following your efforts! Teaching me things

$100

$100

Laksiri Fonseka

Hope you reach you target

$100

Lilani Weerakkody

Your effort to help others is very valuable.

$63

Jude Fonseka

10cents for every 21minutes of exercise this month 😊

$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

Hilary

Amazing mahi Shiranthi!

$50

Sally

Proud of you! ❤️

$50

Mat Synge

$50

Alyssa Hutchins

$50

Supun

Well done for taking on the challenge and supporting a great cause!

$50

Jesse Brown

$50

Tammy

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

$50

Taj Domingo

$50

Prin and Sanjeev

$46

Rosie

All the best

$46

Rachel Horwell

Yippee Go Shiranthi, moving for sparkly good. Big hugs and happy sweating

$46

Rose of Team SHUSHU

Nailing the social media promotion like a pro! :)

$46

Carter Whanau

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

$46

Seema Singh

Best wishes ..

$40

Manique Eswara-Aratchi

$40

Rebecca Bunce

Gooooo Shiri!

$40

Shali

Go Shiri!

$30

Payal

Cheering you on Shiri for this awesome challenge!

$30

Hannah

❤️ 🏳️‍🌈

$30

Suzanne Taylor

$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 👌

$26

Anonymous

$25

Laura Johnston

$25

Geethani

Love your determination and dedication to the cause.

$25

Minoli Perera

Go Shiri!! 💜🩵💙💚💛❤️🧡

$25

Samantha Sen

Go Shiri! You're awesome!

$23

Clare Walker

Awesome Shiranthi!

$21

Erandhi W

$20

Eshan

👍

$20

Anny da Silva Freitas

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

$20

Teresa

❤️

$20

Anonymous

Karawhiua e hoa!

$20

Lotoaso Whanāu

$20

Lara Phillips

Well done you!

$20

Sweaty Besties

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.

$20

Christine M

Go girl

$20

Anonymous

Good luck! :)

$20

Rachel Brown

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

$15

Anonymous

Go Girl!

$15

Bridget Mickelson

🌈❤️

$10

Sweaty Besties

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.

$10

Nathan Phillips

So amazing Shiranthi!!! Keep it up!!

Shiranthi Fonseka

Shiranthi Fonseka

she/her

Why I’m Sweating with Pride

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Totally blown away by your support!

Day 2

Getting myself ready

Arnna