This is my third year sweating
I’m sweating to celebrate and uplift my Rainbow whānau
Why I’m Sweating with Pride
Kia ora e te whānau!
I'm thrilled to be taking part in Sweat with Pride for the 3rd year in a row! As many of you know, my heart and soul is in Safe Gains, the weekly joyful movement session for our rainbow whānau in Ōtautahi. This is why Sweat with Pride is so important to me - it's everything I'm passionate about all rolled into one!
LGBTQIA+ Kiwis face higher rates of mental illness, suicide, and STIs like syphilis, mpox, and HIV. Right now, schools, workplaces, and even doctors’ offices aren’t safe for many in our communities and it’s putting lives at risk.
This June, we are doing the mahi to raise money for life-changing Rainbow support services.
I’d be SO grateful if you could chip in to help me reach my goal. Every dollar makes a difference. If you can't donate right now - ka pai! Sharing my fundraising page and spreading the word is also super helpful!
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 $129 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat
I’m sweating for 15 minutes per day this June!
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #995 out of 5,939 Sweaty Bettys
Yvette Merrin
Raised
$171
Proud Aunty xx