Taryn Burley

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…

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

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Track my Progress

I’m sweating for 42 minutes
per day this June!

4,424 minutes completed

1,260 minutes goal

My Ranking

I’m #181 out of 4,346 Sweaty Bettys

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Taryn Burley

Raised

$806

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My Updates

Paying it forward

Saturday 1st Jun

I've quietly signed up for my fifth year of #SweatWithPride. My friends and whānau have been so important to managing and recovering from the physical and mental health challenges that I've faced throughout my life, and I would like to pay it forward. This June, I've committed to exercising 21 minutes a day to fundraise for LGBTQ+ charities. This is a way for me to improve the health outcomes of NZ's rainbow communities while improving my own health. Please consider sponsoring my sweat this month. 🌈🌈🌈