NOLA'S TOP SURGERY RECOVERY FUND!
Yo yo!
After years of preparation and setbacks, I finally have a date for my top surgery (bi-lateral mastectomy) !!
On September 13th I'll be having the procedure done by Dr. Bluebond-Langer at NYU.
This surgeon is one of the only in New York State who accepts NY State Medicaid insurance, which is what I have, so surgery costs will be covered! As some of you know, I am the founder of Trans Boxing ; a boxing club exclusively for trans and gender variant people. I am currently in a flexible residencyMFA graduate program at Portland State University and I work part-time as a boxing trainer, providing sliding-scale private and small group training.
Since my work is very physical and demanding, my ability to earn money to support myself will be very limited during the 6 week recovery period after surgery. Many folks have asked how they can help, and so I have set this up for those who can/want to contribute any amount of financial support to help me with my expenses (mainly rent, food, transportation to/from surgery+ post op appointments, etc.) Additionally, I have a dear friend, also a boxing trainer, who is having their surgery 2 weeks prior to mine- they are not out publicly as trans, and their ability to raise funds for themselves is limited as a result. If I raise $2,500 I will be able to donate $800 to help subsidize the costs of their expenses during their recovery!
If you are able to contribute ANY amount, I would be very grateful !!!
LOVE Y'ALL!!
Nola (AKA Slugger)
LEARN ABOUT TRANS BOXING!!!
Trans Boxing Short Documentary
This Boxing Club Helps Trans People Embrace Their Bodies, April 2018, Buzzfeed News