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 folk and it’s putting lives at risk.
Almost 3 million Australians identify as LGBTQ+. However, despite significant progress, our communities are far from equal. Our communities have the highest rates of suicidality compared with any other populations in Australia, and less than 50% of rainbow youth feel safe at school. 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 Australia's LGBTQ+ communities.
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 support services for Australia's rainbow communities.
Thank you sooooo much ❤️
My Impact
So far in this year’s challenge I have…

Helped ACON pay for 20 meals for people living with HIV through ACON’s Meal Service.
Track my Progress
I’m sweating for 21 minutes
per day this June!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$100
Bradley Bick
$54
Anonymous
$54
Katie Bridges
Love your work, Maria!
$54
Kylee Fraser
Keep up the good work Maria!
$36
Kate
What a great cause Maria!
$36
Louise Logan
$36
Amanda Lamb
Great cause and great job Maria! :)
$35
Maria Sieters
$35
Michael Sieters
Will make sure you exercise
$30
FIONA GAMBLE
$30
Jen
$24
Angela CHAPMAN
Well done Maria!!
$20
Yassss Queen!!!!