Why we’re Sweating with Pride
The Wellington Racqueteers are a rainbow badminton club in Pōneke, and we're taking on Sweat with Pride this June to raise money for our rainbow communities! 💦🌈
Our schools, workplaces, and doctors’ offices are still not safe places for many rainbow New Zealanders and it’s putting lives at risk.
More than half our rainbow whānau have experienced mental illness. One in five of our rainbow rangatahi (youth) have attempted suicide. And STIs like syphilis, mpox and HIV are still far too common. Things need to change.
So, this June we’re fighting discrimination with perspiration, and have committed to exercising for at least 21 minutes EVERY DAY to raise money to support Rainbow Kiwis.
This cause means a lot to us. We’d be SO GRATEFUL if you could chip in to help us reach our goal. Every dollar we raise will fund life-changing mental, physical and sexual health services for Rainbow New Zealanders.
Thank you sooooo much ❤️
Our 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
💖 We’re $40 away from our next impact milestone. Will you help us reach it?
Track Our
Sweat
Our Sweaty Bettys haven’t logged any sweat yet – check back soon!
Our Fundraising
Ranking
We’re #7 out of 20 Friends/Whānau Teams
Wellington Racqueteers
Raised
$60
Our Team
Members
Our Generous
Sponsors
$30
Hanna Jackson
$30
