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Hi! My name is Katie and I am creating this fundraiser to support our friend and community member, Nate.
As some of you may know, our dear friend Nate is having top surgery on September 13, 2018. Top surgery is a gender-affirming procedure that many trans folks like Nate undergo in order to live life in a more comfortable, accessible way. Nate has been on waiting lists for this surgery for over 5 years and he has been binding for 12 years for anywhere from 12 - 16 hours per day. This daily binding has taken a toll on his body and this surgery will greatly improve Nate's quality of life and the ease with which he moves through the world. As a community, we have an opportunity to come together to support Nate during this exciting and challenging time by helping him to pay for surgery and supporting him during his recovery time.
HOW WILL THE MONEY BE USED?
1) While OHIP covers much of the cost of this surgery, there is a cost of $2,360 that is not covered by OHIP. We hope to raise at least this much money so that Nate can focus on recovery and does not have the burden of this surgery cost weighing on him.
2) It would be absolutely wonderful if we could raise some money to support Nate's costs of living and healing process while he is off work after his surgery. As most of Nate's friends and community know, he works as a baker (and is darn amazing at it!). While baking is one of Nate's great passions, it is also a very physically demanding job and will require Nate to be off of work for 8 - 12 weeks-- much longer than if he had a less physical job. Any money raised over and above the initial goal of $2,360 will go directly to supporting Nate's recovery. No amount is too little to donate, even if it is only a few dollars!
WHAT IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO DONATE?
It's totally okay if you aren't able to donate right now! Here are some other ways you can help Nate:
1) SHARE THIS FUNDRAISER! Let's get the word out there by sharing this fundraiser on social media - give your friends and community the opportunity to help out by sharing this campaign.
2) Consider creative ways that you could contribute. For example, maybe you don't have the cash, but maybe you work somewhere that would be cool with you putting out a donation jar!
3) Offer tangible support. You can reach out to Nate's partner Tanya at smithsalter -at- gmail -dot- com to arrange tangible support. For example: running errands, dropping off food, dog walking, garden help, etc. while Nate recovers.
3) Support The Feral Knot on Etsy and beyond! Nate's partner, Tanya, has a (super amazing) small business creating macrame art, rustic woodwork, healing plants, and facilitating macrame workshops. You can support The Feral Knot by liking the page on Facebook/Instagram, sharing, and as the holidays approach, consider supporting Nate and Tanya by supporting The Feral Knot.
4) Reach out to Nate for social get-togethers beginning 1- 2 weeks after surgery! Nate will be recovering for 8 - 12 weeks, and after the initial post-surgery period, he will appreciate friends reaching out for low-key coffee, picnics, and hang outs.
Anyone who knows and has shared space with Nate knows that he is an incredible, generous, and caring human being. Nate deserves all of the support in the world, and I am confident that we can help to ease some of the financial burden that comes with surgery and post-surgery healing.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Feeling confused about top surgery, recovery times, and all of this other stuff? Here are some great resources about top surgery and what is needed for healing:
https://www.healthline.com/health/transgender/top-surgery#recovery
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