JR's Top Surgery Fund!

We are reaching out on behalf of JR to ask for help. JR (they/them) is a Jewish, southern, queer, non-binary human that needs help to receive gender-affirming surgery.

 

JR has been out as non-binary for several years now. After much thought and consideration, they have decided that top surgery is the next step in their journey towards gender euphoria. JR has dealt with physical pain and back problems from their chest for many years and has also struggled with emotional discomfort and dysphoria. JR finally had their consultation with a surgeon, and they even have a date set for May!

 

JR is currently the Assistant Director of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education at the University of Houston in the Wellness Department, and they are passionate about providing representation to queer and trans youth. However, doing this work comes at a cost. JR's Texas insurance covers ZERO PERCENT of gender-affirming care and has quoted their procedure at 10k.

 

Cost is one of the many obstacles trans and non-binary people face when accessing gender-affirming healthcare. JR hopes to keep their surgery date in May and needs community support to cover the costs of all it takes to receive this surgery. JR is asking for $12,000 - $10,000 to cover their surgery and $2,000 for recovery. The recovery funds will be used to cover cost of living during unpaid time off and supplies. If there are any funds left over, JR will pay them forward and donate to another person's top surgery, prioritizing BIPOC.

 

Any contribution helps JR receive this necessary medical care! If you know JR, you know they SHOW UP, both on the individual level and for their community. Please share and give whatever you can <3