Michael Barnes

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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 42 minutes
per day this June!

90 minutes completed
1260 minutes goal

My Ranking

I’m #7 out of 1,453 Sweaty Bettys

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Michael Barnes

Raised

$655

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Thank you to my Sponsors

$100

Nick Campbell

$100

Peta

$65

Katie-rose

🥳

$53

Michael Barnes

$50

Julie Holm

You're the best xx

$50

Florence Fidow Taiki

$50

Vee Nau

Love you Barnsie! 🏳️‍🌈

$46

Heath

Go Coach!

$26

Aotea Schwenke

Karawhiua!

$20

Your Fav Bft Athlete

Make you sweat…make you waaaatterrrrrrr

$20

Seanie Harris

GOOOO MICHAEL!!!

$20

Jordine Romana

$20

William Heta

$20

Lani

Nice one Michael xx

$10

Priya Dahya

Go Michael! 🌈

$5

Naked Kiwi Nz

Keep sweating 💚 from Naked Kiwi!

Most people donate $50

Please give what you can.

I’d love to hear more from Sweat with Pride