Help Cover Rent and Bills After Gender-Affirming Surgery!

Hello lovely humans, I'm Lisa (she/her) and I'd like to introduce you to my close friend Ali(Ah-lee)/Al (they/he).

The last thing Ali wants is attention, other than from his cat Misha. Al is known for their vegan baked goods, dark humor, and mad crafting skills. Most of his free time is spent playing video games, saving up to go to concerts, and roller-skating! While he may seem quiet to some, once you get to know him, he radiates a special kind of uninhibited energy that people love him for.

They are also on their journey of receiving life-saving gender-affirming care! This is an exciting and validating time for them. As amazing as it is, they will struggle even more to pay rent and other basic essentials while they recover. Like many of us, Al is affected by the economic burden of the health care coverage costs in the U.S. Living in So-Cal is financially difficult as it is, and throwing medial costs on top of living expenses is a huge stressor, often inaccessible.

While Ali was approved for his gender-affirming care, they still need community support in accessing the safe imperative healthcare, and financial support during necessary recovery so they can live and thrive authentically.

Every single donation will get Ali closer to a life where they feel comfortable and at home in their body. Your generosity will provide not just financial assistance, but a message of love and acceptance. Something I think we all need, now and always. Anything you can offer to support him during his journey would mean so much to not only him, but to his friends, family, and community!

If you'd prefer to donate outside of this platform, you can send funds directly to him through venmo or cash-app (listed below)! They will be put towards our goal :)

Now, some words from Ali himself:

"❤️ I will need at least 6 weeks off of work to recover, which isn't financially possible for me. I barely make it paycheck to paycheck working OT every week. As someone with chronic illnesses, I don't know how my body will hold up if I'm trying to work while I should be resting

❤️ This fundraiser will hopefully help me cover rent, bills, food, transportation, medical supplies, Lisa taking time off work to care for me, etc.

❤️ If anyone wants to share, please do. After fighting for over 10 years for this, it's finally happening!

❤️ If you'd like to donate to me directly instead of thru this gofundme so I can avoid extra fees:

Venmo is @bratworstt

CashApp is $AliKidd0 [that is a zero at the end, not an O. limited in the amount I can receive]

All donations outside of this gofundme will be added to the total!

❤️ My minimum goal is $4000, but ideally, if we could reach $5000 that would truly cover everything!"

Please help my friend! I know we can get him the support he needs. Thank you so much for reading and for your donations!