Michelle Burke

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Perspirational Betty

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This is my third year sweating
I’ve raised $3,455 previously!
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RBNZ Rainbow Network

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

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

901 minutes completed
630 minutes goal

My Ranking

I’m #229 out of 4,347 Sweaty Bettys

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Michelle Burke

Raised

$702

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My Updates

Day one

Saturday 1st Jun
And so another June begins. Today I did yoga on a patio overlooking by Wellington harbour. It’s windy today and there were caps on the waves but my cozy nest in the hills is protected. 

Thank you to everyone who has already supported. With what is going on in the world and closer to home, the organisations that support our queer whanau are needed more than ever.

🌈❤️

My Team

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Raised so far:

$3,471

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Raised so far:

$1,009

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Raised so far:

$814

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Raised so far:

$702

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Raised so far:

$606

Thank you to my Sponsors

$68

Me Burke

$53

Michelle Burke

$50

Tami Neilson

$50

Karla Marie Ceramics

So proud of you dear friend! Good luck with the sweaty missions 💪🏽😅 much love 🫶🏽

$50

Tracey Jeffares

Best of luck with the challenge

$50

Anonymous

$50

Vlad

$50

Guy

Good luck, Michelle :-)

$50

Nicole Burke

$50

Bryony Puketapu

Ka mau te wehi e hoa!!!

$46

Heather Pay

$40

Michael Stephens

Go Michelle! Happy to support

$30

Alistair Piggott

Love it. Good luck!

$25

Duan Jamieson

$20

Marzieh Cameron

$10

Anonymous

$10

Annette Russell

Most people donate $50

Please give what you can.

I’d love to hear more from Sweat with Pride