Help Mike Afford Top Surgery

Hey friends! I’ve been presenting masc for a while, but I’m at the point where I’m ready to physically transition, and that means I need top surgery. Unfortunately, right now the cost is an insurmountable barrier for me.

The amount I'd need is $8550. While I might be able to eventually scrape that together, it would be years before I could afford it, even with credit. I’m currently without a stable income or steady employment, staying at my parents’ house while I try to get on disability. I simply can’t afford this kind of expense. Medical transition is effectively out of my reach without turning to some kind of crowdfunding resource.

Furthermore, as the political climate becomes more and more unsafe for trans folks (especially those living in the south, like myself), I fear that procedures like this might not remain accessible for very long. It’s a scary time, and the possibility of getting cut off from these kinds of procedures means I need to act now--while I still can.

I hesitated for a long time on making this page, because it felt selfish to ask for something that’s not “essential”. But it is essential. I’m sick of living in a body that doesn’t feel like mine. My mental health and morale are suffering, and I know how much happier I’d be if I had access to this surgery. I can’t keep pushing back the timeline for becoming who I am.

Anything you can provide, $5 or even $1 helps! Even if you can’t contribute, sharing and boosting this page on social media helps a ton! Thank you so much in advance to anyone who donates. Your help and support means the world to me.