Yvette Merrin

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Yvette Merrin

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This is my third year sweating

I’m sweating to celebrate and uplift my Rainbow whānau

Why I’m Sweating with Pride

Kia ora e te whānau! 

I'm thrilled to be taking part in Sweat with Pride for the 3rd year in a row! As many of you know, my heart and soul is in Safe Gains, the weekly joyful movement session for our rainbow whānau in Ōtautahi. This is why Sweat with Pride is so important to me - it's everything I'm passionate about all rolled into one! 

LGBTQIA+ Kiwis face higher rates of mental illness, suicide, and STIs like syphilis, mpox, and HIV. Right now, schools, workplaces, and even doctors’ offices aren’t safe for many in our communities and it’s putting lives at risk. 

This June, we are doing the mahi to raise money for life-changing Rainbow support services.

I’d be SO grateful if you could chip in to help me reach my goal. Every dollar makes a difference. If you can't donate right now - ka pai! Sharing my fundraising page and spreading the word is also super helpful! 

Thank you so much for your support! 

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🤍

My Fundraising

Impact

Achieved
In Progress

$100

Provides vital resources to support Rainbow communities

Achieved
In Progress

$300

Free, confidential mental health support for Rainbow Kiwis

Achieved
In Progress

$500

Ensures more people can access life-changing health services without cost barriers

Achieved
In Progress

$1,000

Fund an educational workshop to create safer, more inclusive spaces

Achieved
In Progress

$2,500

Provides a full day of community outreach, to improve wellbeing and reduce stigma on a large scale

💖 I’m $100 away from my next impact milestone. Will you help me reach it?

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Sweat

I’m sweating with Vera

I’m sweating for 15 minutes per day this June!

0 minutes completed
450 minutes goal

My Fundraising

Ranking

I’m #807 out of 2,870 Sweaty Bettys

My Team

Team Photo

Raised so far:

$681

Team Photo

Raised $30 of $500 goal

Team Photo

Raised $621 of $1,000 goal

Team Photo

Raised $30 of $500 goal

Most people donate $50

Please give what you can.

I’d love to hear more from Sweat with Pride