Hi all! My name is Alix, I'm 21, nonbinary, and I am trying to raise money for gender affirming top surgery. I am currently an undergrad Psychology student in Florida. I have been working hard to try and make this dream a reality since my freshman year of college, but I knew this was what I wanted/needed long before that.

Not only will this surgery cure my chest dysphoria, but it will also assist in easing the chronic back pain I have been experiencing since I was 17 years old. Chest dysphoria has made it impossible to feel comfortable in my body and my gender identity. My back pain has impacted every area of my life and even prevented me from getting a job for 3 years. Unfortunately, due to Republican anti-trans legislation, my insurance no longer covers gender affirming surgery. The estimate for the surgery as a an uninsured patient is $7,500.

I just had the surgery on May 5th and I am unbelievably grateful to everyone who helped make my dream a reality! It was so discouraging finding out my insurance no longer covers the surgery, but because of all the donors I didn’t have to worry about it! I have the best siblings ever who helped promote this fundraiser and who have helped take care of me post-op. Unfortunately 3 days post op I was experiencing shortness of breath which my surgical team indicated was cause for concern and instructed me to go to the ER, so the trip added onto the overall costs. If you would like to help a trans person in need, anything helps! If you can't afford to donate, share this fundraiser with your friends!