I left the house yesterday with the sole purpose of doing exercise, even though it was a public holiday, and it was raining, and I didn't want to. I followed this up today by getting up at 6am to do exercise before work - a 30min 'beginner's yoga' routine that I could barely do any of. I would normally argue that such practices should be outlawed, but for this month I will do it for the sake of the rainbow community. Please send me kudos, commiserations, compliments and, if you can, donations to let me know how selfless and brave I am. Thank you.
This is my 4th
year sweating
I’m sweating to challenge myself, boost my wellbeing, and support a great cause!
I raised $110
last year
Why I’m Sweating with Pride
I'm taking on Sweat with Pride this June! 💦🌈
Right now, schools, workplaces, and even doctors’ offices aren’t safe for many in our community—and it’s putting lives at risk. LGBTQIA+ Kiwis face higher rates of mental illness, suicide, and STIs like syphilis, mpox, and HIV.
So, I'm fighting discrimination with perspiration—exercising 21 minutes every day in June to raise money for life-changing Rainbow support services.
This cause means the world to me, and I’d be SO grateful if you could chip in to help me reach my goal. Every dollar makes a difference.
Thank you so much for your support! ❤️
My Fundraising
Impact
Achieved
In Progress
$100
Provides vital resources to support Rainbow communities
Achieved
In Progress
$300
Free, confidential mental health support for Rainbow Kiwis
Achieved
In Progress
$500
Ensures more people can access life-changing health services without cost barriers
Achieved
In Progress
$1,000
Fund an educational workshop to create safer, more inclusive spaces
Achieved
In Progress
$2,500
Provides a full day of community outreach, to improve wellbeing and reduce stigma on a large scale
💖 I’m $170 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
Track My
Sweat
My sweat goal was 30 minutes per day in June
987 minutes completed
900 minutes goal
Stats reflect challenge period (1–30 June) only
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #504 out of 4,091 Sweaty Bettys
504
Daniel Stokes
Raised
$330
My Generous
Sponsors
$68
Conrad Johansson
$50
Daniel Stokes
$50
Anonymous
$46
Jordan Aberhart
Nice one Dan!
$46
Supporters of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Keep on sweating! Arohanui to supporters of Burnett Foundation
$30
Andrew Lyall
Go Daniel!
$20
Pippa
Hopeful for you that the rainy early mornings are kept to a minimum in June Dan.
$20
