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Help Me Free My Chest

$2,470 of $2,000 goal
Given by 64 generous donors in 16 days

I want to get top surgery in New Zealand to help my body and mental health.

Wellington

As a trans man, binding is becoming exceedingly difficult and (in some cases) dangerous. My name is Charlie and I have been binding for 2 years and out as trans for 1 and a 1/2 years. I would like to raise money so that I can get top surgery.

The cost of top surgery in New Zealand is some of the highest in the world. This is due to the slow moving public system (that isn't up and running yet in my part of the country) and the lack of available surgeons that do this procedure.

I just graduated from University and would like to get top surgery in 2020/2021 and would really appreciate any help from kind donors. My gender dysphoria makes it hard to not bind most of the day everyday, and refrains me from leaving the house without binding. This is extremely difficult in summertime and stops me from many things that my peers can do without worry, such as, swimming, going to the gym, and going on long walks.

I don't want to feel so uncomfortable with my body anymore because it causes me a lot of mental distress. You would have my absolute gratitude if you were able to help me on this journey to a better body. Thank you x

Use of funds

I will use the donations to fund my top surgery and hospital costs through Bowen Hospital. I will donate any excess funds to a queer charity in New Zealand.

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WE REACHED THE GOAL!!   22 January 2020

Thank you to everyone who helped in any way towards this fundraiser. You've all helped me to get this surgery that will help me in so many different ways. Thank you!! I will be donating the excess funds after I close the donation page in a week ⚧❤️

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Kathryn
Kathryn on 23 Jan 2020
$20
Lewis
Lewis on 23 Jan 2020
Good luck from Switzerland Charlie!!
$200
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 22 Jan 2020
So disgusted at the negative comments being made to the Stuff article. I think society has developed and then I read these foul comments. My son had top surgery 2 years ago and has never looked back. Be strong. There are plenty of us who understand and support you, even Boomers like me.
$20
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 22 Jan 2020
Love from Paul and Angela
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Carrie
Carrie on 22 Jan 2020
So happy that you'll be able to do this for yourself, Charlie. Yeet the teets!
$50

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This campaign started on 13 Jan 2020 and ended on 29 Jan 2020.