Help Tate Save Her Hands!

Tate has been living with degenerative carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands for over 5 years — and it’s recently gotten exponentially worse.

Carpal tunnel causes progressive nerve damage, and without treatment, it could leave her without the use of her hands.

She now experiences intense pain, numbness, and a daily loss of functionality. Most nights, she can’t even sleep comfortably.

Tate needs surgery on both hands immediately. The longer she waits, the more permanent and irreparable the damage becomes.

Have you ever immersed yourself in one of Tate’s magical stick installations?

Gotten a tattoo from her?

Ridden in the art car?

Heard her sing and play guitar?

Worked on-site with her?

Received a painting?

Had something fixed by her?

The list goes on. She’s a handy motherfucker.

ALL of these gifts are at risk right now.

Here’s how you can lend a helping hand:

Tate needs $5,000 per hand (that’s $1,000 per finger!) for the surgery that will help her get her life and creativity back.

We’re launching this GoFundMe because the situation is urgent. We all know how brutal the healthcare system can be — and she simply can’t put this off any longer.

We’re calling on the community to give what you can to someone who has poured so much beauty into the world and just wants to keep doing so.

Every dollar counts: $1, $5, $10 — nothing is too small.

If you do not want to use gofundme, Venmo donations are welcome. Tates venmo is @tateleigh.

Please donate if you’re able, and share this with anyone whose life has been touched by this incredible clown.

Our favorite stick-loving gay pirate needs all hands on deck.

Thank you ❤️