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!
Surgery timeframe change 24 September 2024
Will have to push surgery date out to sometime next year as I'm still quite behind on my savings goal due to life circumstances! Thanks for the support!
very appreciative thank you!
aw thank you hayden!!
THANK U ANNA!!
omg thank u!! x
AW THANK U 😭❤️
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