Why I’m Sweating with Pride
I’m taking on Sweat with Pride this June to raise money for our rainbow communities! 💦🌈
As a gay man myself, I am a keen believer in and a strong advocate for the LGBTTQIAP+ community. In Australia and New Zealand we have made great progress but the race is far from finished.
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. I have had 5 queer friends kill themselves in my life.
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 30 minutes EVERY DAY to raise money to support Australia's LGBTQIAP+ communities.
I'm a reluctant perspirer, but I am sure my boyfriend Tim will keep me honest and focused! Stay tuned for random pics of progress.
Raised
$363
My Goal
$500
My Impact
So far in this year’s challenge I have…
Helped ACON grow their outreach work, which supports socially isolated LGBTQIA people and people living with HIV.
Track my Progress
I’m sweating for 30 minutes
per day this June!
My Ranking
I’m #79 out of 1,738 Sweaty Bettys
Stephen Witherden
Raised
$363
My Updates
Thank you to my Sponsors
$60
Neil Thompson
$54
Stephen Witherden
$50
david kirby
$50
Dylan Lau
The least I could do is donate. Hoping to join next year!
$50
Sarah Henderson
$50
Henry
$25
Jon Williams
Great effort Stephen. Hopefully you keep it going after the end of the month!! It will be good for you as well as the Pride community.
$24
You got this! This doesn’t consume your dinner IOU!!