Hi, I’m Morgan (known to many as Buzz) and have been on testosterone for almost 4 years now.

I have been seen by the NHS for them to start to cover my HRT, but warned my top surgery may take upwards of three years to get through the list, and the doctor heavily recommended I try crowdfunding for private surgery instead.

Due to my Cystic Fibrosis, wearing a binder is not ideal for my day to day, especially not with the physically active job I have. I tape, which is a lot better for my chest, but often I find it unsticking and forcing me to wear a bra over it anyway.

In the end, I want nothing more to be able to stand on a beach and be able to take my shirt off. I miss swimming. I miss not being afraid to wear gender appropriate swimwear at the beach. I want to feel like I can take my shirt off and not feel like I’m being watched for doing so. I don’t want to have to wear years for that kind of gender euphoria.

I have set the goal at 10k for now, but it may change once I look into surgical options and get a proper consultation. I’m hoping this initial prediction should cover my surgery, any consultations, travel, and accommodation.

Any additional funds will go into helping myself recover as well as helping my trans friends get on with their own journeys, as what is the point of having money from this if I cannot help them get closer to their own transition goals.

Thanks for reading this far, and thanks even more if you decide to contribute financially or even share to others :)