GUYS! I just found out my deductible with my current insurance is only $350 which means I have enough money currently with all your donations to afford the surgery, any appointments that go along with getting the surgery, any mental health appointments necessary prior, and the cost of living during the time it will take to recover! Any access funds will go directly to my younger trans brother, Graham, who also needs money to start hormone therapy and to start saving for his top surgery and the time it will take for him to recover. He is the most wonderful little human and I don't have the words to describe how much I love him.

When I get surgery is all just a waiting game now with doctors' appointments and mental health checks along with most likely a mandatory diagnostic of dysphoria which can take a decently long time. My hope is I will be able to get it by the end of this year or early next! I will keep you all updated!!

I can't express my appreciation enough to each and every one of you who donated. You've brought me to tears of joy more than once. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! I can't wait to fully live authentically and comfortably in my body! : )

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Hi everyone, my name is Noel. I'm a 23-year-old trans guy working full-time as a shift supervisor at Starbucks. I started Testosterone on 2/11/2021 and want to get started on the next part of my transition. Top surgery is essential for my well-being. I have, like many trans men, intense dysphoria with my chest that causes mental strain 24/7. I try my best to carry myself with confidence and positivity, but most days it's hard due to the unrelenting feeling of "These don't belong on my body." I'm financially unable to get this surgery and I'm asking for your help! Any amount is greatly appreciated and welcomed, thanks for taking the time to read and donate! <3 I plan on getting top surgery ASAP, but realistically it will be whenever I have the money to do it.