Hi friends,

I’m reaching out to ask for your support as I work toward accessing gender-affirming surgery — a crucial step in my transition and my well-being as a Black queer person.

This surgery is something I’ve been hoping and fighting for, but it comes with significant costs that I can’t cover on my own. My main source of money comes from physical work, and I won’t be able to do that during my recovery, which is expected to take at least two months. That means I’ll be without income during a time when I’ll need stability and care the most.

I’m raising funds to help cover:

☙The cost of the surgery itself

☙Travel expenses to the country where the clinic is located

☙Post-surgery recovery costs, including housing, food, and medical care

☙Compensation for lost income while I’m unable to work

☙Other parts of my medical transition that I haven’t been able to afford

This journey hasn’t been easy, and asking for help is hard — but I know I can’t do this alone. If you’re able to contribute, I’d be incredibly grateful. And if you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser means a lot, too.

Thank you for standing with me and helping make this life-affirming care possible.

With love and gratitude,

Kirikou <3