Nathan J Lester

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Why I’m Sweating with Pride

I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ causes and this time I have decided to be more 'active' to show my support. I will be pushing myself even further to add 21 mins of activity to my exercise regime. Its not going to be easy to add it on so why not be a good sport and support me to support our LGBTQIA+ people and put some money in and help hit (or break through) my target!

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 LGBTQIA+. 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 LGBTQIA+ 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 ❤️
Stay fab and be safe

My Impact

So far in this year’s challenge I have…

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Supported the delivery of an LGBTQIA+ youth empowerment workshop by Minus18 for more than 30 queer youth.

Sponsor Me

Track my Progress

I’m sweating for 21 minutes
per day this June!

1,154 minutes completed
630 minutes goal

My Ranking

I’m #9 out of 1,745 Sweaty Bettys

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Nathan J Lester

Raised

$1,536

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My Updates

An awesome last walk!

Monday 30th Jun
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It was not a bad day to get out and get moving one last time for Sweat With Pride! Thanks to all the supporters!!

Thanks JESS!

Monday 30th Jun
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I can always count on you!

Sub zero temps continue

Sunday 29th Jun
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The super cold mornings are hanging around but that wont stop me getting out and sweating with pride!

Thanks ALI!

Saturday 28th Jun
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You are an amazeballs human!

Sweating at XP Strength

Saturday 28th Jun
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Today i mixed it up and went to local gym XP Strength to do a workout. XP Strength is a small local gym owned by Tim. He has created a safe space for everyone and is big on supporting a place where LGBTQIA+ people can go and workout. He has a bunch of positive statements in his gym and through his connections at Minus18 has some of there posters on his positivity wall. Its a great space to work out or do a class! I had a great workout!

A beautiful morning

Friday 27th Jun
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A wonderful start to the day, a bit cold but lovely! Nice lap of the suburb as the sun lifted into the morning sky

Icy cold!

Thursday 26th Jun
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I know its that time of year but its REALLY cold! Minus 3 this morning for two laps of the suburb. Everything was frosty or frozen!

Too wet outdoors!

Wednesday 25th Jun
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Today's weather was so abysmal it was not ideal to go out in. So i am using my gym session as the time for today.  

The weather eased up!

Tuesday 24th Jun
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The weather this morning was terrible and I worried I would not get out due to the rain. BUT it broke and the sun came out long enough for me to get the time and distance!

Thanks RIC!

Tuesday 24th Jun
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You legend! Thanks heaps for the support

Thanks LACHY!

Tuesday 24th Jun
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You 'smashed' it!! Thanks SO much

Stop and smell the flowers

Monday 23rd Jun
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Today's weather was miserable. So to ensure I had a nice walk I stopped and checked out some of the beautiful flowers that are in the gardens surrounding APH.

The cold wont stop me!

Sunday 22nd Jun
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Another -4 morning walk but I am not letting the absolute freezing conditions stop me from getting out there! The area looks so gorgeous with a frost and the morning sun hitting it. Never mind I couldn't feel my nose by the end of the walk :)

Its definitely winter!

Saturday 21st Jun
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The early morning walks are 'fresh' event when i decide to go a bit later! Completed 3km at -4 deg this morning. But the frost made everything look pretty!

Amazing sunrise today

Thursday 19th Jun
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The colours were just amazing and made the sky behind APH look beautiful. And the reflections on the flag pole were great too! This was a pic from my usual morning walk and not my Sweat with Pride walk but felt it was nicer than ones I took at lunch!

Thanks SINEAD!

Thursday 19th Jun
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I really appreciate your support!

Thanks MON!

Thursday 19th Jun
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You are such a great supporter!

Thanks JO!

Thursday 19th Jun
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You are so good! Thanks heaps!

Beautiful sun giving warmth!

Wednesday 18th Jun
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Today was a nice walk with the sun heating me a little. I felt a bit sluggish but posted a time only a little off normal anyway. I did stop to take a bit more of a creative pic today

Beautiful walk and sunrise

Tuesday 17th Jun
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Today is a good day! The weather was not bad at all. A little fresh but so much nicer than the last few days. Had a great walk that started pre-sunrise and did 2 laps of the suburb for a total of just over 6km in 47min

Colder than it looks!

Monday 16th Jun
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Today was a cold one. It looked warmer before I set off but it was definitely not warm! But was still a good walk

Thanks NEXUS!

Monday 16th Jun
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Thanks so much for your support it means a lot

Thanks PAT!

Monday 16th Jun
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I dont have the words to thank you enough for your support!

The sunrises!

Sunday 15th Jun
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The best bit about the early morning walks is the sunrises are just majestic! It may be cold but its worth it for the beauty you get to see

Thanks YOU!

Saturday 14th Jun
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Another anonymous donation, but still the same amount of appreciation from me!

Almost half way through the month!

Saturday 14th Jun
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We are pretty much at the half way mark of the month. I have posted over 400mins of activity for the challenge. This added exercise to my normal program is definitely being felt! But i am not stopping!

SO frosty this morning!

Friday 13th Jun
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A crisp -3 for a 25 min walk along the lake front this morning but SO worth it for the beautiful views!
And whilst minus 3 isn't great, Minus18 IS great! Shout out to Minus18 and the great work they do!

Today's walk was a bit slower

Thursday 12th Jun
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Today I was a little slower on the lunch walk. The weather was a crazy mix of sunny but cold so I was sweaty but had a cold nose!  How Aussie is this pic? Bin Chickens at APH!!!

Thanks MILLIE!

Thursday 12th Jun
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Thanks for getting behind me!

Thanks FOX!

Thursday 12th Jun
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You are an awesome supporter! Love your work!

Thanks ALISON!

Thursday 12th Jun
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I am grateful for your support!

Thanks SAM!

Thursday 12th Jun
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You are the best!

The sun was out again but.....

Wednesday 11th Jun
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Yet another day with nice sun but not very warm on the lunch walk. Same route but took a little slower today as the extra exercise is being felt in the body!

Smashed out another great walk today

Tuesday 10th Jun
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The sun was shining but it was still very fresh! BUT I walked hard and got sweaty!

Cold and wet walk this morning

Monday 9th Jun
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It was a cold and wet morning but still I pushed on and did two laps of Australian Parliament House and gardens for a total of just over 4km in 32min, then inside to warm up and do a gym session!

Thanks FLORIAN!

Sunday 8th Jun
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Your support is always appreciated!!

Thanks STEPHEN!

Sunday 8th Jun
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You are the BEST!

Thanks to YOU!

Saturday 7th Jun
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Ohh a mysterious but appreciated donation from an anonymous donor!

Thanks SHARON!

Saturday 7th Jun
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I am grateful for your support!

I am overwhelmed with the support

Saturday 7th Jun
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Thanks to everyone who is donating or sharing the info. I am blown away by the support. As I met my initial target I have increased it to $1000 and believe I can get there with your help!

Its beanie and gloves weather for sure!

Friday 6th Jun
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Was a fresh walk this morning but it was also just so beautiful! I am taking some different paths every now and then to mix up the view and its paying off!

Thanks MUM & DAD!

Thursday 5th Jun
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I always appreciate your support. Much love to you both

Thanks RAV!

Thursday 5th Jun
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You legend! Thanks so much!

Thanks NATALIE!

Thursday 5th Jun
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Such amazing support! Thanks!

Thanks ANTONIO!

Thursday 5th Jun
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Just what the Doctor ordered!!

Thanks JOLENE!

Thursday 5th Jun
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You rock! Thanks for the support!

Covering a serious amount of distance!

Wednesday 4th Jun
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I am smashing just over 7kms in 54 mins at lunchtime! Loving this challenge and pushing myself to work harder to raise the money. It was a sunny walk but definitely still quite cold today!

Thanks MEGAN!

Tuesday 3rd Jun
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Massively appreciating support from one of the legends of the LGBTQIA+ community!!

Thanks FLICK!

Tuesday 3rd Jun
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You are the best! Appreciate your support!!

-1 morning walk!

Monday 2nd Jun
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Was a brisk morning with -1 deg for two laps around APH for a total of 31mins and just over 4km. It may have been cold but the sunrise was definitely worth it!

Thanks LEA!

Monday 2nd Jun
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HUGE thanks to you for being such an amazing supporter - always!

First official walk done!

Sunday 1st Jun
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Was a foggy and cold start to the day but that didn't stop me getting out and getting my walk on!

Thanks ALEX!

Saturday 31st May
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As always, thanks for being there to support me!

Thanks LEANNE!

Friday 30th May
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Your donation helps! Thanks for your support. Rock on!

Thank JED!

Friday 30th May
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Your donation helps! Legend! Thanks for getting behind me

Thanks JULIE!

Friday 30th May
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First donor! Your donation helps! Its great to see one fitness nut supporting another!

Thanks JADE!

Friday 30th May
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Your donation helps! Thanks for your awesome support!!!!

I am off to a great start with donations!

Friday 30th May
Its not even June and I am already getting great support!

Huge thanks to my donors so far!

Tomorrow I kick off and start my extra activity to add 21 mins a day to my exercise program. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$150

Pat Boling

Thank you for your efforts Nathan. Delighted to support this great cause

$98

Lachy H

$96

Matriach (band)

Thanks to Matriach (local Canberra band) for helping to raise this donation!

$79

Ali

GEDDIT

$60

Ali and Ange

Go Nathan! Thanks for being a great supporter and ally 🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩵🤍

$60

Antonio Di Dio

Go Nathan!!!

$54

Nathan J Lester

$54

Sharon Flanigan

Well done Nathan!

$54

Rav

Such a great initiative, Nathan! Go on and go forth my dude!

$54

Alex Bounds

Amazing work as always Mr Lester.

$54

Leanne Thompson

$54

Jade Satchell

Keep on inspiring people, NJL - you’re fricken awesome! 🌈🦄💪🏻

$50

Natalie

$50

Jo-Anne Holmes

Such an inspiration Mr L.

$50

Stephen Harden

Go Nathan!!!

$36

Sinead Allison

Well done Nathan this is brill

$36

Clifford Chance and Rainbow Giving Australia's anonymous funders.

$36

Monique Dingli

Smashing it Nathan! 🏳️‍🌈

$36

Jess R

$36

Margaret Lester

Go son!

$36

Megan Munro

Thank you for your continuous support of our communities.

$30

Nathan J Lester

$25

Fox

$25

Sam G

Great work Nathan! Keep it up👍

$25

Jolene Mifsud

You're a champion!!!

$25

Felicity Andison

Smashing it!!

$25

Ric Stumpf

$24

Lea

Sweat it you fabulous thing!

$24

Jed Reardon

$20

Florian

Good on you honey xx

$20

Amelia Menzies

$20

Anonymous

$20

Nexus Pye

$10

Anonymous

$10

Julie Baker

Most people donate $50

Please give what you can.

I’d love to hear more from Sweat with Pride