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Let's be real, asking for money is no fun, even though I come at it with a lot of privilege. I wish I didn't have to disclose information about my gender dysphoria and healthcare decisions to a public audience. I wish I could just tell you all the other awesome places ways you could use your money, and most of all I wish that we didn't live in a culture where healthcare feels so unattainable for so many people. But the truth is, this is really important to me, and I think will make a big difference for the rest of my life. Top surgery is something that has felt out of the question for me for the past 14 years due to various health issues. I now feel like it is a real possibility, and I feel more clear than ever that it's what I want. The biggest roadblock still in my way is the money. Since I'm only able to work part-time, I don't have much in the way of savings, or paid time off. So I'm here asking you for support, because raising money is actually way more doable than solving a lot of other problems in the world! And I'm so grateful and honored to have a community that can be part of this process with me.
Here's how the estimated costs break down:
$8350 - the surgery itself and hospital fees
$2650 - funds to
cover recovery supplies, lost wages and rental income for the 2-6
weeks I’ll have to be off work and unable to rent out my guest room,
and compensation for the people who will be caring for me and my pets
during recovery
$350 - transaction fees for this campaign
Experiencing life in a body that feels like mine: priceless!
Another way you can help right now: share my photography page, lukehirst.com. I'm using that as a way to fund this campaign, too.
Thank you in advance!!
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