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 ❤️
Raised
$717
My Goal
$500
My Impact
So far in this year’s challenge I have…
Unlocked four 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 Ranking
I’m #217 out of 4,347 Sweaty Bettys
Rachel Peterson
Raised
$717
Thank you to my Sponsors
$200
Gary Peterson
$50
Rachel Peterson
$50
Chris McLaren
Woohoo Rachel
$50
Nicole Bernard
$50
Mom
$50
Tahirih & Miles
Work it, twerk it!
$46
Chas Dawson
Kia kaha for your Manaakitanga and advocacy Rachel!
$40
Lin Latornell
An incredible cause.
$30
Anna Sweeney
Wahooo go Rach! 💜
$30
Jane Finlayson
$30
BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony.
$25
Lyndsey Brown
$25
Alena Stewart
Love from the US! You two are freaking amazing!!
$21
Nathan Peterson
So proud of you Mrs P. Love you so much
$20
You go girl!!❤️❤️❤️