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…
Unlocked three counselling sessions for someone struggling with their identity or sexual health.
Track my Progress
I’m sweating for 21 minutes
per day this June!
My Updates
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