Help Bug raise money for his gender affirming top surgery
Wellington
Without public funding available, and surgery in NZ costing upwards of 25k, I am seeking top surgery in Madrid with Dr Lagos where the cost is significantly less. This cost is still a hurdle, I am only able to save so much being a student also working part time. I would greatly appreciate any help I can get to access this surgery that will greatly improve my quality of life.
It's taken me a long time to get the courage to ask for help but the dysphoria and pain/discomfort from binding is only worsening with time. Binding has left me with chronic pain, heart burn and shortness of breath. My chest has taken a huge toll on my mental health and my ability to enjoy many aspects of life.
I wish to look in the mirror and feel a sense of homeliness in my body. I want to hug my friends, walk down the street, be shirtless on the beach without feeling a sinking feeling in my chest and a longing for a body that is representative of who I am. All the struggle will be worthwhile when I can have that sense of comfort and freedom a mastectomy will provide.
I understand not everyone is in a place to donate but if you can I would be thankful beyond what words can describe. I would also really love it if you could share this page with others to help me reach my goal <3
Update 16th July: Instead of Thailand, I will now be going to Madrid which is slightly more expensive but accepting of bigger bodies. Surgery alone will cost $10.5k, adding in flights and accommodation comes to around 15.2k
$9201 for surgery fees, around $2000 for flights, $481 accommodation, $206 passport fee. If i don’t meet the goal all money will still go towards travel and surgery related costs, as will any extra money!
a big thank u ! 15 April 2025
appreciate the love on my birthday and i can’t believe i have almost raised a grand! i’m really struggling with dysphoria at the moment, feeling disconnected from my body. i’m working very hard to save & am quite burnt out. so it’s really nice to feel supported not just on this page but in real life from my great pals & awesome partner.
alongside my new job, i have been creating art & applying to vend at markets to raise additional funds. my art instagram account is @clembug.art ! please do follow to keep
posted on what markets i will be at if you wish to support that way <3
https://www.instagram.com/clembug.art/?igsh=MXJtOW10MWQyOGd6ZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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