Donate to Blue's Life-Changing Surgery

As many know my granddaughter Blue is transgender. She is 19 now, but her transition journey started over 9 years ago. Her story has made national news many times, and together we co-founded a nonprofit for LGBTQ military kids and their families.

Blue’s father retired from the military at the first possible chance 2 years ago, so that they could get insurance that covered a potential surgery for Blue.

That process started last March, getting all her medical records, letters, and surgeon squared away.

With the recent election we all know healthcare for transgender Americans is at major risk.

Her surgeon has agreed to squeeze Blue in for surgery in December 2024, before the inauguration. Tho the family is so blessed to have insurance that will cover the majority of the surgery we are still needing to come up with $7500 in under 3 weeks.

Blue has done so much in her young life. She has spoken to members of Congress dozens of times, and together helped create a safe place for families like hers trying to navigate the military healthcare system.

One of Trump’s first acts in office during his first term was to reverse a military policy that was written in Blue’s name to protect kids like her.

Her family has always supported and loved her unconditionally. But we are asking for help right now. $7500 is a lot of money to come up with in only 3 weeks. Her siblings are willing to wait on Christmas and even one of their birthdays, anything to just give her this amazing opportunity. This is unheard of, arranging this surgery so quickly.

Just to be absolutely clear, ALL of her many doctors support this surgery! She transitioned 9 years ago and this has been her only wish all these years.

We had a plan in place to pay for this on our own, but that plan was based on the standard year or two waiting list. Blue has given so much for so many others since the day she voiced her truth, they want to help her now in these dark times.

If you can help in any way, we thank you from the bottom of our heart!s

Thanks

Mary Girven (Jess’s mom and Blue’s grandmother, helping out while Jess is with her younger daughter in the hospital right now)