This is my 7th
year sweating
I’m sweating for life-changing Rainbow support services
I raised $1,900
last year
Why I’m Sweating with Pride
I'm taking on Sweat with Pride this June! 💦🌈
Right now, schools, workplaces, and even doctors’ offices aren’t safe for many in our community—and it’s putting lives at risk. LGBTQIA+ Kiwis face higher rates of mental illness, suicide, and STIs like syphilis, mpox, and HIV.
So, I'm fighting discrimination with perspiration—exercising 60 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
$100
Provides vital resources to support Rainbow communities
$300
Free, confidential mental health support for Rainbow Kiwis
$500
Ensures more people can access life-changing health services without cost barriers
$1,000
Fund an educational workshop to create safer, more inclusive spaces
$2,500
Provides a full day of community outreach, to improve wellbeing and reduce stigma on a large scale
💖 I’m $1,487 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat
I’m sweating for 60 minutes per day this June!
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #84 out of 4,083 Sweaty Bettys
Vinnie Sykes
Raised
$1,013
My Generous
Sponsors
$150
Chris Penney
$100
Vinnie Sykes
$100
Rudian Ahmad
you're doing SOOO well :)
$100
Nick Lawrie
You legend!
$100
JT
$100
Katrina McKay
You’re doing so well!
$100
Kierah & Cohl Sykes
You Are A LEGEND!
$100
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$68
Georgia Fitzgibbon
$50
Daphne Liang
Great work Vinnie!
$25
Rachel Turney
Geez, it’s been a while, but I will never forget how much of a cheerleader you have been for others with health and activity (and generally a cheerleader for people living their best lives). Go Vinnie!
$20
Lisa Kitchin
Go Vinnie
Love your work my friend