Why Iām Sweating with Pride
I have some very beautiful people in my life who are part of the Rainbow community, and as the Diversion, Equity and Inclusion Champion at Southern Cross Hospital in Hamilton, Iām taking on Sweat with Pride this June to raise money for our Rainbow communities! š¦š
Our schools, workplaces, and doctorsā offices are still not safe places for many Rainbow New Zealanders and itās putting lives at risk.
More than half our rainbow whÄnau have experienced mental illness. One in five of our rainbow rangatahi (youth) have attempted suicide. And life changing STIs like syphilis, mpox and HIV are still far too common. Things need to change.
So, this June Iām fighting discrimination with perspiration, and I've committed to exercising for at least 21 minutes EVERY DAY to raise money to support Rainbow Kiwis.
This cause means a lot to me. Iād be SO GRATEFUL if you could chip in to help me reach my goal. Every dollar I raise will fund life-changing mental, physical and sexual health services for Rainbow New Zealanders.
Thank you sooooo much ā¤ļø
Raised
$524
My Goal
$500
My Impact
So far in this yearās challenge I haveā¦
Unlocked three counselling sessions for someone struggling with their identity or sexual health.
Track my Progress
Iām sweating for 21 minutes
per day this June!
My Updates
Thank you to my Sponsors
$100
Southern Cross Hamilton Team
$69
Mackayla
Go mum!! So proud of you and what you have done so far! Keep it up you got this! ā¤ļø
$50
Kierce May
Best of luck! Thanks for supporting such an important cause! I love all of the Rainbow family and friends in my life!
$50
Haylz
$50
Sommar Tukere
$35
Carlos
Thanks Sommar, I am dollar matching you to $35 as I committed to dollar matching up to $80!! Thanks everyone for helping get Abbie to her goal of $500 and beyond! š
$30
Abbie Payne
$20
Chandra Samy
$20
Gemma Matson
$20
Clare Mc
Good on you!
$20
Carlos Moya
Dollar match to Clare!!
$15
Gigi Villegas
Awesome work Abbie!
$15
Carlos
Dollar match to Gigi!!
$10
Hannah Sleeman
Farts
$10
Carlos
Dollar match to Hannah!!
$10
Lee Rosanove
So proud of you sis.
Well done Abbie. We are right behind you!!!! Cheers from Mark & the SX Hamilton Team