Maree Meates

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Why I’m Sweating with Pride

I’m taking on Sweat with Pride this June to raise money for our Rainbow communities! 💦🌈

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 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…

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Unlocked three counselling sessions for someone struggling with their identity or sexual health.

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Track my Progress

I’m sweating for 21 minutes
per day this June!

655 minutes completed
630 minutes goal

My Ranking

I’m #318 out of 4,346 Sweaty Bettys

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Maree Meates

Raised

$600

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My Updates

AMAZEBALLS!

Wednesday 12th Jun
Welp, we made our original target of $500 in the first week! How amazing are we!!! So of course, I needed to up the ante to keep that momentum going! Ngā Mihi Nui for our journey so far. Let’s make this new target and show our Rainbows how much we care! 

WE FREAKING DID IT!

Friday 7th Jun
We made our original target of $500! $500!!!
For this in the back… $500.00!!!!!!

You guys are ASTOUNDING! You have HUMBLED me with your support! Of course, as it’s only the 7th, I have opted to extend to the next threshold of $1000 so keep sharing and donate if you can. WE ARE AN INCREDIBLE TEAM!

THRILLED TO BITS!

Tuesday 28th May
Thank you to those who have already supported me on this journey to ensure our rainbow family are supported, loved and embraced for who they truly are! Let’s keep up the momentum and make this magic happen!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$50

Pip Burnett

$50

Margaret Meates

$50

U Rock

$50

BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony

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

$46

Briar Mitchell

A great cause :)

$30

Melanie Barton

Keep up the amazing work beautiful soul 💜

$25

Liora Ben-Dror

Well done Maree 🌈

$25

Karen Smith

$25

Karen L

$25

Beverley Kirk

$20

Annuskha Dunstan

Happy random act of kindness Stranger! Congrats on reaching $600 in fundraising :) Annuskha

$20

Jane H

$20

Hanna Meates

$20

Jacob Ben-dror

$20

Tania

Well done Maree. 👏 😘

$20

Alison Cronin

Go you

$20

Suzanne Walker

$20

Margie Meates

$20

Sue Moran

You go girl!

$20

Emalee Meates

$15

Hanna Meates

$10

Teacey Piercy

Most people donate $50

Please give what you can.

I’d love to hear more from Sweat with Pride