Help Ethan Get Top Surgery!

$3,663 of $30,000 goal
Given by 33 generous donors in 10 days

This page is dedicated to raising funds for my gender affirming care, primarily top surgery.

Porirua, Wellington

Hi my name is Ethan and I am an 18 year old transgender male. I have been on Testosterone for 15 months (as of March 2026). I've known that I was trans since I was 11 and wanted top surgery since age 12. My large chest has not only plagued me mentally but physically too. I feel that with my chest I can't do so many things I want to. Swimming, trampoline parks, wearing form-fitted clothing, being in a relationship. I'm hoping that I can get top surgery this year so I can catch up on what I missed in my teenage years. I want to be able to go shirtless in public, hangout with my friends without worrying about if I'll be able to breathe or experience chest pain. Additionally, as my chest has grown with age, I've found myself not able to do things I once was. For example, sleeping on my side (now, because of my large chest, I have severe pain and issues breathing), going for runs or playing hockey. I cannot do these anymore because my large chest requires multiple sports bras to stabilize, and these tight, supportive bras dig into my shoulders and cause me a lot of pain. It has been hard living in a body that does not feel like it belongs to me, like I was born into a fleshy prison. Overall, if I were to get top surgery this year, I would be happier, kinder, better focused on my studies and more comfortable in my own skin.

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The money raised here will go directly towards surgery costs for my gender affirming care.

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Latest donations

Solenne
Solenne 1 hour ago
$15
Susan and Regan
Susan and Regan 2 days ago
Happy birthday Ethan! We hope this surgery will help you feel more yourself
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Gold
Gold 3 days ago
$150
The Parfenes
The Parfenes 3 days ago
By your side. Always
$500
Morgan & Janet
Morgan & Janet 3 days ago
$50

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This campaign started on 16 Mar 2026 and ends on 16 Mar 2027.