Hello! I'm Kai Mitchell Faulk and I am a transgender man seeking help affording top surgery. I'm not usually one to ask for help, especially when it comes to finances, but I have found myself in a position where I must.

I'm getting top surgery with Dr. Garramone on April 6th, 2021. When I first scheduled the surgery, I had a stable, salaried income that made it an affordable venture.   However, over the following months that job quickly turned into a toxic environment.  I couldn't continue working somewhere where I was constantly disrespected, overworked, and unappreciated, so I made the choice to put my mental health first and leave that company in September, after three and a half years.  Since then, I have been working two to three jobs in an attempt to stay on track for financing top surgery and even that hasn't been enough.

I have three and a half months left before surgery, and I would greatly appreciate any and all help. I don't have health insurance and because of my identity I don't have any family to turn to for assistance, so this is the only option I could think of.

I would like to thank everyone who helps me in this journey by writing them a note. If you are comfortable with me sending you a letter, feel free to email me your name and address at [email redacted].