Mads's Top Surgery Fund

EDIT!

I have received my quote from my surgeon which was far more than expected. I had budgeted for £7.5k - £8k and my surgery is going to cost £9.2k. This is also without the additional funds I'll need like rent, bills, items for my recovery to make my life more comfortable like medication etc.

BUT good news! I've received my date! The 9th May 2024! So we have a timeline and a date to aim for!

I'm planning an additional fundraiser etc but have expanded my goal to meet this new cost. For transparency, I live pay check to pack check and this has always been the case for me. I don't have any savings and I don't have any financial help from my birth family as we unfortunately don't have a relationship anymore. I'm having to lean heavily on my community to help fund this surgery as it's my only option. I work heavily within the queer scene in London and participate in fundraisers myself & work very hard to give back to my community who have given me so much.

Again, thank you to every single person who donates, its truly incredible to feel your support & just thank you. Mads xxxx

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Hello! I’m Mads and this is a fundraiser for my top surgery. Any donation, however small, means so much X

 

My Story: I don't really want to go into the gritty details but I am a trans man who experiences severe dysphoria every day due to my chest. My chest is large so a binder can only do so much to alleviate my uncomfortability. Even when I bind I still feel a huge sense of dysphoria. I've been binding everyday for over 4 years now & it gives me a great deal of daily pain. This money will be used to get them removed.

The Funds: The total I’m trying to raise is £8000, and hopefully, with your help we can get there as soon as possible. The money will be used for the surgery itself and any extra I make along the way will go towards the financial loss I’ll experience being out of work for the duration of my recovery.

 

Fundraising for gender surgery is very difficult and takes a huge toll on your mental health. It’s slow, exhausting and difficult. I hope that soon I'll be closing in on the target total and the physical side of this journey can begin.

 

Thank you for reading this and thank you for any donations. x