Transgender Law Center

Celine can't type, so I'm writing this out on her behalf. She is about to take her fifth nap of the day, but before heading off for that, she wanted me to start this fundraiser to support the Transgender Law Center. Chip in if you can, but if you can't, Celine still has your back, at least as much as a sleepy cat can.

(Note: the title of this fundraiser was an AI generated suggestion from GoFundMe. I didn't want to take their suggestion, but also thought it would be tough to top)

We don’t get to choose who we love. And we don’t get to choose who we lose. But for a time in our lives, we may be blessed by the love and friendship of another.

Jessica Olive Cash was a miracle—as we all are—and a gift of God. A shooting star that streaked across our lives: brief, brilliant, unforgettable. She was lifted into the sky on Wednesday, September 17, to join the God she believed in—welcomed with open arms, rejoiced by angels, and embraced by old friends who had gone before her. We may suffer without her, but God never promised we could have her forever.

Jessica believed that suffering breeds compassion, and that it allows us to love more deeply. She carried a baton in her life, and now she has handed it off to us—to carry on the run.

In her honor, we are raising funds for the causes she championed. Donations will be distributed to support transgender rights through the Transgender Law Center..

Let us reflect, remember, and carry her light forward. And let us love one another as she loved us.

As we celebrate our love and commitment, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact. As stated on our website , we are raising funds for the Transgender Law Center, a powerful organization that champions the rights of transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. Your generosity will help us honor this important mission on our special day.

Your donation is a celebration of love that extends beyond us, fostering hope and opportunity for those who need it most. Thank you for helping us make a difference together!

Hi everyone, it’s Leo! This year for my Big 4-0 birthday I’m raising money for a cause that means a lot to me. Instead of presents I’m asking for donations to the Transgender Law Center. They are on the frontlines of this fight for our freedom and rights to live and thrive and be protected under the law. Please donate to help this Law Center fight for all of us. Thank you and lots of love!! ✨️‍⚧️

Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. We champion the right of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it most.

If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.

Hi, I’m Kid Wolf, and I’m raising funds to support the Transgender Law Center, the largest national, trans-led organization dedicated to setting all people free. Their mission is vital: they empower transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals to live authentically and safely, especially focusing on BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities.

Your contributions will directly impact the lives of those who need it most. With your support, the Transgender Law Center can:

Every donation, no matter the amount, helps ensure that we all not only survive but thrive. Thank you for standing with us in solidarity!

Hi! It's Transgender Day of Visibility in the U.S. when I am writing this. In the current state of federal and state government efforts to regress and remove protection for the 1% of our population that is transgender folks, there is nothing more important than organizing to support. I came out as gender non-conforming in my first year of college, and I'm privileged to be attending Vanderbilt University, to have been raised by open-minded parents, and to know and love people who see me. The Transgender Law Center offers legal resources and platforms for trans people, particularly those most impacted by marginalization in our community: BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ folks. This is their mission, as listed on their site,

"Transgender Law Center is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. We champion the right of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life."

https://transgenderlawcenter.org/2023-annual-report/

If you're interested in knowing more about their work, they make their annual reports very accessible. They also work to support incarcerated people and migrants, all of their powerful work in the name of making an "impact on the greater movement for trans liberation."

Our hearts are heavy with the recent loss of our dear friend Alisha Parker-Martell and we are reminded of the profound impact she had on each of our lives. Alisha was more than just a member of our community; she was smart, funny, and a fierce advocate for social justice, particularly for transgender rights.

In memory of Alisha and to honor her legacy, we have established this GoFundMe campaign to support the Transgender Law Center, an organization that aligns with the values she held. Alisha's passion for equality, her unwavering commitment to uplifting marginalized voices, and her tireless efforts to create a more inclusive world will forever inspire us.

The Transgender Law Center is dedicated to advocating for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, fighting against discrimination, and working towards a society where everyone can live authentically and without fear. By supporting this organization, we can continue Alisha's work and ensure that her legacy endures.

In addition, our Lambda E-Board has pledged to match donations up to $500, doubling the impact of your contribution. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of transgender individuals and communities, just as Alisha did in her own remarkable way.

As we reflect on Alisha's life and the indelible mark she left on our hearts, let us come together to celebrate her spirit and to carry forward her legacy of activism. Your support, whether through a donation or by sharing this campaign with others, will help us honor Alisha's memory and continue the fight for equality.

With gratitude,

The BC Lambda E-Board

Initially, we had planned to support a different charity every month during the Dreamy Creamy Summer, but life (Alex Jones' trial) got in the way. There's a few weeks left though, so why not try to do a little more good before it's all over?

(No one gets anything for donating other than the good feeling they will have in their heart knowing that they have chipped in to support a good cause. No benefits, no rewards, no gifts, none of that stuff)

UPDATE: My birthday has passed, but I am keeping the fundraiser open until Giving Tuesday (November 28th) as usual, and I will continue to match all donations that come in before/during Giving Tuesday!

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Hey, it's my birthday again! For the last couple years, I've been telling my friends to not get me any gifts for my birthday, as I would much prefer that they spend the money on a donation to an LGBT non-profit/charity (and, to sweeten the deal, I offer to match their donation, up to a limit)

This year, I'm raising funds for the Transgender Law Center, the largest American transgender-led civil rights organization in the United States, and I will be matching the first $4,300 of your donations (get it? because I'm turning 43!)

About Me

If you found this fundraiser by happenstance, and don't actually know me, I am a Senior Instructional Professor in Computer Science at the University of Chicago. Check out my university page for more details, or my Linktree for the various social media sites you can follow me at.

Oh, I'm also, like, super gay, hence my penchant for raising money for LGBTQ causes.

About my Birthday Fundraiser

On my 30th birthday, I hosted a birthday party but asked guests to not bring any gifts. However, one friend told me that he still wanted to get me something, and decided to make a donation to The Trevor Project in my name.

The following year, on my 31st birthday, and inspired by that previous gift, I decided that, instead of just telling folks not to get me gifts, I would explicitly solicit donations to The Trevor Project and, to sweeten the deal, I offered to match their donations (up to a limit)

Since then, I have run a birthday fundraiser and, while The Trevor Project was initially the recipient every year, I've tried to find a new charity/non-profit each year because, to quote Dolly Levi, "Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. It's not worth a thing unless it's spread around, encouraging young things to grow."

So far, my birthday fundraisers have raised $44,080 for LGBTQ non-profits/charities, and that is truly the best birthday present I could ever wish for.

2022: $2,488 for the Center on Halsted

2021: $6,324 for Brave Space Alliance

2020: $8,000 for Brave Space Alliance

2019: $2,434 for The Trevor Project

2018: $4,008 for the National Center for Transgender Equality

2017: $3,252 for Trans Lifeline

2016: $2,854 for the Center on Halsted

2015: $3,462 for The Ali Forney Center

2014: $2,448 for The Trevor Project

2013: $2,642 for The Trevor Project

2012: $3,668 for The Trevor Project

2011: $2,500 for The Trevor Project

Queer feminist horror podcast Gaylords of Darkness is fundraising for the Transgender Law Center ! From May 1 to May 7, we’re dropping new episodes daily for The Re-Re-Three-ening: our infamous week-long marathon fundraiser is back for thirds with all-new episodes, all-new Part Three franchise entries, and an all-new fundraising thermometer. Tune in and donate all week long in support of the Transgender Law Center and the fight against transphobia and anti-trans legislation nationwide. Unable to donate? You can still listen and help in other ways by spreading the word, signing petitions, writing your representatives, and speaking out for justice.

About the Transgender Law Center:

Transgender Law Center (TLC) changes law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression. TLC is the largest national trans-led organization advocating for a world in which all people are free to define themselves and their futures. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, TLC employs a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.

The Transgender Law Center works to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression. They use their legal expertise to fight for the lives and rights of transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people. They also provide community-driven programs to meet the needs of TGNC communities.