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
$1,196
My Goal
$500
My Impact
So far in this year’s challenge I have…
Unlocked a group peer support session for 20 Rainbow Kiwis.
Track my Progress
I’m sweating for 42 minutes
per day this June!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$150
Esther, Chris, Benji, Ben Smaill
$150
BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony
Keep on sweating! Arohanui, BNZ, Spark Health, and Synthony.
$144
Krystle Veenbaas
$100
Anonymous
$100
Matched Donation
Keep on sweating ❤️
$70
David
$55
Steve Burridge
Great work Sam!
$50
Sam Smaill
$50
Megan
$50
Cas Saunders
Get it Sam! Haven't forgotten about you from the south 🖤💜💛
$50
Creek
$46
Lyn O'Connor
Go Sam, Go Sam, you sweat heaps and we'll done
$46
Pokere Paewai
$30
Me Me last name
$25
maggie tweedie
Shot Sam! Aroha nui ❤️❤️
$25
Tim Miller
$20
Jana Te Nahu Owen
$20
Jess K
Go Sam!
$10
Marc Chesterman
Go Sam !
$5
We love you Sammy!