FREE SELF DEFENCE CLASSES FOR TRANS PEOPLE

My name's Charlie Craggs, but you probably know me better as the trans girl from that viral video who got spat on...in the face... in a pandemic...in London...in 2-0-2-2. As the attack was happening all I could think is "Charlie you stupid bitch why haven't you taken self defence classes yet" because sadly this is far from the first time I've been attacked for being trans and even more sadly it most likely won't be the last. It's part of life as a trans person. This is why in Nov 2019 I started fundraising to run free self defence classes for trans people by selling tshirts, and raised a couple grand, but then corona hit a couple months later and I've been waiting for it to be safe to start running these classes since, but yesterday's attack was a stark reminder that I (and trans people in general) aren't safe, period, and I can't wait anymore, WE can't wait anymore. We need self defence classes, we need them now and I'm gonna make them happen (bit of context - I'm a trans activist and have been campaigning and organising for my community for 8 years so this is my thing), the 2K I raised in 2019 will kickstart these and keep them going for a bit, but renting spaces and hiring trainers is expensive and for these to happen long term (which they need to because sadly transphobia isn't stopping anytime soon) I could really do with some support, so while there are lots of eyes on me and my page and while you feel sorry for me (lol) I thought I'd try turn my negative experience into something positive for my community... aka guilt trip you. It would mean the world. Literally anything, even a pound, would help. Thanks guys, I love you. Charlie xx