Grant #193184 to Trans Aid Cymru
Medication and Hospital Bills
Rejected
Grant #193184
Submitted by james gilbert
Mar 15, 2024
Request Details
I am writing to respectfully request financial assistance through your esteemed grant program, aimed at supporting individuals within the transgender community who are facing medical and health-related financial challenges. I am undergoing a critical phase in my gender affirmation process, which includes necessary medical treatments and surgeries to align my physical appearance with my gender identity.
I have been on my journey of transition for 3 years, which has not only been a time of personal growth and acceptance but also a period filled with financial hurdles. Despite the challenges, I remain committed to completing this journey to truly embody my authentic self. Unfortunately, the costs associated with my medical treatments, including hormone therapy and potential surgeries, have become a significant burden that I am currently unable to bear alone.
I have been on my journey of transition for 3 years, which has not only been a time of personal growth and acceptance but also a period filled with financial hurdles. Despite the challenges, I remain committed to completing this journey to truly embody my authentic self. Unfortunately, the costs associated with my medical treatments, including hormone therapy and potential surgeries, have become a significant burden that I am currently unable to bear alone.
Financial Need:
To date, the total estimated cost for my ongoing and upcoming medical procedures is approximately $9,000, a sum that encompasses doctor consultations, hormone replacement therapy, surgical interventions, and post-operative care. While I have managed to cover a portion of these expenses through savings and support from friends, the remaining balance is a substantial obstacle in my path to living fully in my affirmed gender.
Purpose of the Grant:
The purpose of this grant application is to seek financial aid to cover the costs of my medication and hospital bills directly related to my gender affirmation process. This support would not only alleviate the financial strain I am currently experiencing but also enable me to continue my transition without the added stress of looming debts. It is my hope that, with your assistance, I can focus on my health and well-being during this transformative period.
Impact of Support:
Your support would have an immeasurable impact on my life, providing me not just with the means to afford necessary medical care, but also with a sense of community and recognition. It would affirm the importance of inclusivity and the recognition of diverse paths to personal fulfillment and health.
I am deeply grateful for your consideration of my application for financial support. Your assistance would bring me closer to achieving a milestone in my transition, enabling me to live authentically and freely.
$3,500.00 USD
Total amount $3,500.00 USD
Accounted as (GBP):
~ £2,617.60 GBP
Additional Information
payout method
Bank account
Details
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Expense policies
Expense policies
We accept claims for the cost of medications, food, transport to appointments, counselling and anything related to your transition. We also support trans, nonbinary, and intersex (TIN) folk with bills and living expenses. We do not currently accept claims for money for pet expenses.
If you are applying for the first time, please provide the first half of your postcode and a link to one of your social media accounts in the "additional invoice information" box. This is to verify your identity and prevent scammers from taking money from trans people.
Please also let us know how much you need (max. £60 per month) and what you need it for (eg. bills, food, debt etc etc) in the "additional invoice information" box.
We don't allow reoccurring grants set through open collective, we ask that you don't set your grant to reoccur automatically as it adds strain to our grant team and can create duplicate expenses.
We don't allow reoccurring grants set through open collective, we ask that you don't set your grant to reoccur automatically as it adds strain to our grant team and can create duplicate expenses.
For our full policy, please read the below document for full requirements when submitting for funding. https://transaid.cymru/types-of-grants/
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Collective balance
£10,309.40 GBPFiscal Host:
The Social Change Nest