This is my first year sweating
I’m sweating to celebrate and uplift my Rainbow whānau
Why I’m Sweating with Pride
I'm taking on Sweat with Pride this June! 💦🌈
As a bisexual mum of two in Tāmaki Makaurau, I want my tamariki to grow up in an Aotearoa where our Rainbow whānau are safe, supported, and celebrated. But right now, too many of us still face discrimination—at school, at work, even when seeking healthcare. This puts lives at risk, with higher rates of mental distress, suicide, and serious health issues like syphilis, mpox, and HIV.
So, I’m fighting for change with every drop of sweat—moving my body for 21 minutes every day in June to raise vital funds for life-changing Rainbow support services.
This kaupapa is so close to my heart, and I’d be incredibly grateful for your support. Every dollar makes a difference in creating a safer, healthier future for our community.
Ngā mihi nui for backing me! ❤️
My Fundraising
Impact
$100
Provides vital resources to support Rainbow communities
$300
Free, confidential mental health support for Rainbow Kiwis
$500
Ensures more people can access life-changing health services without cost barriers
$1,000
Fund an educational workshop to create safer, more inclusive spaces
$2,500
Provides a full day of community outreach, to improve wellbeing and reduce stigma on a large scale
💖 I’m $50 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?
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I’m sweating for 21 minutes per day this June!
My Fundraising
Ranking
I’m #251 out of 2,744 Sweaty Bettys

Ruth Barraclough
Raised
$50
Good on you Ruth