Why I’m Sweating with Pride
Why I’m Participating in Sweat with Pride
Participating in Sweat with Pride is my way of supporting our Rainbow communities, whose rights and well-being are close to my heart. Seeing the impact of inclusive policies like the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, which legalized same-sex marriage in New Zealand in 2013, underscores the importance of standing up for equal rights. This bill allowed same-sex couples to marry and adopt children jointly, changing countless lives for the better.
Additionally, the tireless efforts for safe abortion access, protections against revenge porn, and support for transgender rights demonstrate the ongoing need to advocate for our Rainbow communities. Fundraising through Sweat with Pride is a tangible way for me to contribute to these vital causes and ensure that everyone in our Rainbow communities feels valued and protected.
By sharing my journey and why this cause matters to me, I hope to inspire my friends and whānau to support this mission. Together, we can make a real difference in promoting equality and acceptance for all.
My Impact
So far in this year’s challenge I have…
Helped to sponsor a year of training for two support line volunteers, so they can be there for people in crisis.
Track my Progress
I’m sweating for 42 minutes
per day this June!
My Updates
Thank you to my Sponsors
$400
Pott Whanau
$250
Matched Donation
Keep on sweating ❤️
$250
Prue Kapua
👍🏾
$250
Nanny and Snowy-Rose
Kia Kaha Aunty Lou! Xx
$250
BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony.
$246
Prue
Kia kaha!
$100
Yvonne Johns
Ago Louisa x
$100
Lou Wall
$51
Pania Tahau-Hodges
So proud of you cuz! Arohanui, nā Pania māua ko Turi xx
$50
Aunty Chrissy
Keep up the amazing work you do Lou
$50
Linda Heavey
Go Lou! All the best.
$50
Kumuda Setty
All the best Louisa!
$50
BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony.
$50
Carolyn Edwards
$50
BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony.
$50
Nigel Chee
$49
Sarah
Done!! Kia kaha!!
$46
Tara DSousa
Go Louisa! So proud of your mahi for the rainbow community and gender equality in Aotearoa and globally!
$46
BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony.
$46
Nikki Kaye
Great work Lou!
$40
Rhonda And Clive Wilcox
$40
Betty Sio
Malo Lou!
$25
Lois and Gaylene Hawley-Simmonds
Proud of you e hoa and this plight for the fight!
$20
Sandra
Great cause
$10
Georgia MacGibbon
Keep going Lou! Love G+A+T
$10
Matched Donation
Keep on sweating ❤️
Kia kaha, Lou! The Pott Whānau is proud to support you in raising funds for our Rainbow communities through Sweat with Pride. 🌈💦