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$10,105 of $10,000 goal
Given by 73 generous donors in around 6 months

After nearly a decade of waiting, it's time to get Morgan the Gender Confirmation Surgery they need.

Wellington

I met Morgan twelve years ago, before they were called Morgan, and we've been together for nearly ten years. They proposed to me and there were no reasons at all to decline. They've supported me through everything that's happened since we've been together and I'd like to do the same for them.

When Morgan came out as non-binary, we talked about what they might like to do to really feel like their body belonged to them, and Gender Confirmation Surgery (GCS) was part of the list. Over the years, it's become something that we've both decided needs to happen. While I've never felt the dysphoria myself, seeing the anguish it's caused for Morgan has been difficult too. At first, we thought that it would necessitate going overseas, but then it became much more feasible to get the surgery done here in New Zealand.

Sadly, the waiting list for getting the operation done means it would be at least 2030 before anything could happen, and the current global health crisis means that there's a waiting list to even get onto the waiting list. So we're back to square one, and it seems impossible to wait just as long again for what Morgan needs to be happier as themself.

That's where you (hopefully) come in. We're raising money to help Morgan's GCS happen while there's still a clear path to it. It's hard to overstate just how much your support would mean to Morgan and myself, and just as important as the donations is knowing that there are others out there who want Morgan to be happy as much as I do.

Russ Kale's involvement (page creator)

I'm Morgan's partner of nearly a decade, and I'm excited about seeing the next step in their journey.

Use of funds

All funds will go towards the booking of, and operations for, Gender Confirmation Surgery. Any surgery is a stressful endeavour, so if there is a surplus it will go to making sure that the process is as smooth as possible for Morgan.

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On the Home Stretch!  24 June 2020

Hello again, folks!

It's been a little while since we last spoke, but I've got great news to share with you all - we're so close to meeting our goal for this campaign.

Our target was always a very rough estimate, based on what we thought was achievable within our timeframe and what we thought might be a reasonable amount to at least get started, but it's been so successful we can now begin making appointments and proceeding with everything that we need to do.

Not only that, but the speed with which so many of you have donated makes it that much easier to get ahead of the curve. Any surgery involves a lot of personal preparation, and we count ourselves as very lucky to have your support so that we can hit the ground running.

Now, with the finish line in sight, we have a special announcement. One very kind supporter has offered to match any donations we receive before the 16th of July, up to a maximum of $1,000. I thought these offers only happened during Telethons in the 80s, but here we are, and it's happening for us. Every dollar you donate in those three weeks will be like donating two!

I thought I didn't have any more embarrassing photos of myself to reward you all for your generosity, but social media delivers once again!

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 20 Jul 2020
$1,000
Natalie
Natalie on 11 Jul 2020
Nearly there XXX
$100
Sarah
Sarah on 06 Jul 2020
I'm just adding a few dollars every time i have a few to spare. My donation will come in installments!
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Will & Carina
Will & Carina on 05 Jul 2020
All the best Morgan!!!
$235
Amanda
Amanda on 04 Jul 2020
<3
$10

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Created by, and paying to a verified bank account of, Russ Kale on behalf of Morgan Atkins
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This campaign started on 21 May 2020 and ended on 21 Nov 2020.