Why I’m Sweating with Pride
Andrew here. I’m a gay man who has directly benefitted from the work of the Burnett Foundation over many years. I’m taking on Sweat with Pride this June to raise money for our Rainbow communities! 🌈
This year has already been quite tough for our Rainbow communities. We are seeing old and new prejudices arise, especially for our trans and non-binary whānau. 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 life changing STIs like syphilis, mpox and HIV are still far too common. Things need to change.
So, this June I’m fighting discrimination with perspiration, and I've committed to exercising for at least 60 minutes EVERY DAY to raise money to support Rainbow Kiwis.
This cause means a lot to me. I’d 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 ❤️
Raised
$1,250
My Goal
$1,500
My Impact
So far in this year’s challenge I have…
Unlocked a group peer support session for 20 Rainbow Kiwis.
Track my Progress
I’m sweating for 60 minutes
per day this June!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$200
Andrew Dawson
$110
Anonymous
$100
Tiana Birchall
Good job Andrew ❤️❤️❤️❤️
$100
Rochai Taiaroa
All the best Andrew. This is a great cause.
$100
Mum
Wonderful!! so proud of you Andrew🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
$70
Parham Alishahi
$50
Briar Engel
Mahi tika ana Andrew!
$50
Anoosh & Leon FRANKLIN
Do you have to exercise or can you just eat butter chicken indian hot?
$50
Stephanie Wyatt
$47
Harriet Hamilton
Go you good thing!
$46
Agnieszka Zabicka
Enjoy your testosterone-boosting weights training!
$46
Anonymous
$46
Anonymous
$46
Sue Rickett
Letssssss goooooo Andrew
$30
Malcolm Campbell
$30
Ania Grant
Keep up the good work!
$25
Rachel Passmore
$20
Sara Buttsworth
$20
Tejas Lamb
$20
Patrick Girard
$10
Polly George
<3 Best of luck, you'll smash it <3
$10
Sam Steel
For the gays 🫡
$10
Kapua O'C
Karawhuia Anaru
$9
Zech Soakai
You’re the man Andrew!!!
$5
Erica Farrelly
Go Andrew!
