Only a few days left and I've been asked whether I will continue with the regular exercise once June ends. Well, I know it's been good for me on all fronts, so it should be an easy yes, but I think I need something else to keep me motivated. So I'm going to have a think about what's next.
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
Track My
Sweat
My sweat goal was 21 minutes per day in June
933 minutes completed
630 minutes goal
Stats reflect challenge period (1–30 June) only
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #15 out of 4,091 Sweaty Bettys
15
Shiranthi Fonseka
Raised
$2,577
My Blog
Updates
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!
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!
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
$246
Arnna
$100
Rebecca Sellars
Go you legend!
$100
Lilani Weerakkody
Your effort to help others is very valuable.
$100
Shiranthi Fonseka
$100
Laksiri Fonseka
Hope you reach you target
$63
Jude Fonseka
10cents for every 21minutes of exercise this month 😊
$60
BNZ and Les Mills
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ and Les Mills.
$60
Anonymous
$50
Jesse Brown
$50
Alyssa Hutchins
$50
Tammy
You are amazing!! 🥰 so so proud of you. Xx
$50
Mat Synge
xx
$50
Supun
Well done for taking on the challenge and supporting a great cause!
$50
Taj Domingo
$50
Sally
Proud of you! ❤️
$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
Shannan Wong
$50
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$50
Prin and Sanjeev
$46
Carter Whanau
Sweat it up Sis!! Love this and your awesome efforts x huge love x always
$46
Carla Guy
So happy to support you sweating with pride Shiranthi!
$46
Seema Singh
Best wishes ..
$46
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$46
Rachel Horwell
Yippee Go Shiranthi, moving for sparkly good. Big hugs and happy sweating
$46
Rose H
Congratulations on making it through an extra active month! Loved the discipline you showed to regular posting on social media to maximize the fundraising effort xx tumeke e hoa xx
$46
Rosie
All the best
$46
Rose of Team SHUSHU
Nailing the social media promotion like a pro! :)
$40
Rebecca Bunce
Gooooo Shiri!
$40
Manique Eswara-Aratchi
$40
Shali
Go Shiri!
$30
Hannah
❤️ 🏳️🌈
$30
Tina
Congrats!
$30
Suzanne Taylor
$30
Payal
Cheering you on Shiri for this awesome challenge!
$30
Lucy Keyzers
Awesome work!
$30
Brown Family
Great work Shiranthi
$30
Dee
Love this! What an incredible kaupapa to support. Also, Perspiration Betty is a phenomenal nickname 👌
$26
Anonymous
$25
Samantha Sen
Go Shiri! You're awesome!
$25
Laura Johnston
$25
Geethani
Love your determination and dedication to the cause.
$25
Minoli Perera
Go Shiri!! 💜🩵💙💚💛❤️🧡
$23
Clare Walker
Awesome Shiranthi!
$21
Erandhi W
$20
Teresa
❤️
$20
Trudy Price
$20
Anonymous
Good luck! :)
$20
Eshan
👍
$20
Anny da Silva Freitas
Vamos Shiranthi...Pride Rocksta! Inspiring whilst perspiring! Arohanui dear pal. You got this X
$20
Anonymous
Karawhiua e hoa!
$20
Lotoaso Whanāu
$20
Lara Phillips
Well done you!
$20
Rachel Brown
Yay you Shiranthi! You’ve inspired Jesse and I to give it a go too!
$20
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$20
Christine M
Go girl
$15
Anonymous
Go Girl!
$15
Bridget Mickelson
🌈❤️
$10
Anonymous
$10
Sweaty Besties
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, 2degrees, AA Insurance, ASB, and Auckland Council.
$10
Nathan Phillips
So amazing Shiranthi!!! Keep it up!!
Love following your efforts! Teaching me things