
Project Sammy Wammy Alabamy
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Let's get Sam out of the US and into the UK
Howdy. My name's Callum, but this fundraiser ain't about me. It's about my friend Sam.
Sam is fantastic artist, a gentle soul and a passionate dork. Sam is also trans, which is not a great thing to be when you're living in Alabama.

The few years have seen LGBT+ rights stripped back at terrifying pace. To name a few: The banning of LGBT+ discussion in schools, the criminalization of hormone therapy and the reversal of the nondiscrimination act in medicine, meaning trans citizens can be refused healthcare. Flags that once waved proudly are gone due to threats of violence. The hate is palpable. Sam is depressed, unsafe and alone.
THE GOOD NEWS:
- We can get Sam out of Alabama and living with me in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The most affordable method we've found was an education visa, allowing Sam to stay here for 2 years. Between the two of us and some help from my family, we managed to secure the £9207 needed in their bank account for the visa to be accepted.
HOWEVER,
- There's an unexpected complication. Sam needs to pay £5610 to their tuition fees, as well as the £1000-£2000 flight from Alabama. We assumed some of that £9207 could go towards that, but it turns out they need that amount of upon landing. Only upon arrival can they spend any of it.
So we turn to you, friends, family and strangers. The most important thing in the world is making sure our loved ones are safe. I want to see Sam happy and secure, allowed to finally be themselves, but we need your help to make that happen. Please donate what you can, and if you can't donate don't hesitate to share. Whatever you can do, I will be greatful and always hold you in my heart.
Take care,
Callum
If you want to donate less than the minimum GoFundMe allows,
Read up on the current state of LGBT+ rights in America:
- https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/weekly-roundup-of-anti-lgbtq-legislation-advancing-in-states-across-the-country-3
- https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/nearly-240-anti-lgbtq-bills-filed-2022-far-targeting-trans-people-rcna20418
- https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/12/868073068/transgender-health-protections-reversed-by-trump-administration
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/alabama-transgender-bill-kay-ivey-b2054315.html
- https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/alabama-governor-signs-bill-criminalizing-transgender-health-care-mino-rcna23674
- https://www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-trans-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2020
- https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/target-pride-collection-threats-employees-rcna85931
- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-nra-transgender-speech-b2320398.html
Organizer
Callum McCourt
Organizer
Northern Ireland