Mutual Aid for Petra

Hi, my name is Esther and I'm fundraising for the AMAZING Petra!

 

Petra is by far one of the best people I have ever known.

 

They are empathetic, loving, and generous to a fault. They have a huge heart and donate almost all of their spare time to helping others.

 

If you've ever been to a protest event in Knoxville, chances are that Petra was standing in the sun right alongside you as a medic. This incredibly brave person put themselves in harm's way to protect others, even footing the cost of all those medic supplies themselves.

 

At my personal lowest, Petra gave me their last $5 so I could gas up my car and get to work. People like that are rare, and we should treasure and uplift them.

 

Petra is unemployed and looking for work - and as a disabled, queer, gender-non-conforming person in Appalachia, that is like living life on HARD++++ mode. Right now, they are temporarily living with family that does not support their "lifestyle" and have to battle the emotional toll that comes with having parents continuously punch down on your identity.

 

They need money to be able to gas up their car to get to interviews, to buy food (their parents are providing shelter, but not food), and to just get back on their feet.

 

Any and all funds raised on this gofundme I will send straight to Petra.

 

The photos below are of Petra and their dog Artemis, and a digital painting I made of them.