Candice de Villiers

Why I’m Sweating with Pride

I’m taking on Sweat with Pride this June to raise money for communities that are close and dear to my heart - our Rainbow communities. 🌈 My whānau both near and far is filled with radiant rainbow beauties and I simply won't stand by when schools, workplaces, and doctors’ offices are still not safe places for many Rainbow New Zealanders.

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. I am showing my whānau that they are deserving of love and care and are valued in Aotearoa. 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. 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 ❤️

My Impact

So far in this year’s challenge I have…

Unlocked a group peer support session for 20 Rainbow Kiwis.

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Track my Progress

I’m sweating for 42 minutes
per day this June!

885 minutes completed

1,260 minutes goal

My Ranking

I’m #55 out of 4,347 Sweaty Bettys

Candice de Villiers

Raised

$1,383

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My Updates

Check out the amazing jumper that arrived!

Thursday 20th Jun

I am so thankful to all the people who have helped me raise over $1000 for to he 🌈 lovelies in our lives. Xx

A hike out West

Sunday 9th Jun

What a fantastic day. I have been a bit behind on getting a decent sweat in the last few days and most has been incidental or basic dog walks. So it was a blast to spend a few decent hours out with some amazing wāhine hoa at trails along Karekare beach. We are training for doing the Tongariro Crossing in November! Albie came too of course 😊

More than just a walk

Tuesday 4th Jun

Phew, today was mammoth. I am sure I achieved more than I logged... I scooted the kiddos to school, then round to Playcentre (probably about 25 mins all up). Then walked home, and then back to Playcentre for a few hours of intense gardening. Then walked to school for the afternoon pick up and back home again 😁 😅💦 🌈

A Family Hike in the Cascades

Monday 3rd Jun

The long weekend was finished off with a hike in the Cascades. Beautiful way to end the first weekend of Sweat with Pride. 🌈

Pride in the garden

Monday 3rd Jun

DAY THREE - Headed out for a scoot around the neighborhood with Albie the Golden Retriever this morning and look at the homemade flag that greeted me in our garden 🏳️‍⚧️ The littles in the house took it upon themselves to get crafty it seems and are PROUDLY displaying it for all to see 😊❤️

Willow joins the team!

Monday 3rd Jun

Five year old Willow is keen to join in on Sweat with Pride! So she is going to partner with me 💗 Her goal is $50. Let's go girl!!!!

A day in the garden

Sunday 2nd Jun

Sweat with Pride DAY TWO: Today's 45 minutes of activity was all in the garden! I dug up our old letterbox and installed a new one with supervision from Albie the Golden Retriever. Dug a hole in the backyard for the old letterbox post. The plan is to turn the old post into a special fairy house project. And then I mowed the neighbour's berm because why not spread the love!?

Let's go!

Saturday 1st Jun

First day of Sweat with Pride and Albie and I headed out for a walk to Waitakere dam. We weren't alone...four kids and a fabulous friend joined the fun!

Getting Excited!

Friday 31st May

Eeek! It is the night before the start of Sweat with Pride. I am so close to my fundraising goal of $500! The aim tomorrow for my sweating is to get out for a family walk. Albie the Golden Retriever will definitely be joining 😊

My Team

The Ducks

Raised so far:

$4,015

Anna Eddington

Raised so far:

$130

Raised so far:

$1,383

Clark Wrennall 👑

Raised so far:

$542

Emma Raven-Wells

Raised so far:

$100

Gabrielle Martell-Turner

Raised so far:

$1,118

Hannah Lee

Raised so far:

$542

Scott Eddington

Raised so far:

$100

Thank you to my Sponsors

$123

Matched Donation

Keep on sweating ❤️

$123

Anonymous

$123

BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony.

$123

Andrew

Absolute best wishes to you and all involved in the wonderful cause.

$100

Vera

My powerful Wāhine... 💜💚🩷🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈

$100

Jane & Joe

Go you good thing!

$100

BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony

Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony.

$100

Neil Moore

$68

Anonymous

$68

Michael Clary

I studied at Massey for a year and learned much about how to be a decent human being from the beautiful people I met there. Wish you all the best.

$50

Andrew

Great cause!

$50

Trinh Wright

$50