Semira Davis

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 36 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…

Unlocked Rainbow resources for 6 schools. Helping to keep our Rainbow rangatahi safe.

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I’m sweating for 36 minutes
per day this June!

413 minutes completed

1,080 minutes goal

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My Updates

I AM NOT A CAT

Wednesday 10th Apr

Hi! I'm Semira the human, but my profile picture is Maya the cat.

She doesn't like getting her paws wet. I don't like loud noises or gritty surfaces. Naturally, I struggle with exercising in a lot of spaces. Maya and I usually go up to the field and play with a ball.

I do love to dance in the dark! Or lip sync for my friends. Or walk near water and look at all the pretty rocks.

I'm going to sweat for 36mins each day because I am 36years old. Not everyone gets to live to 36. So I'm sweating for the future! OUR future! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷🤎🖤🤍