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Donate to Support Vaela's Final Step in Her Transition, organized by Vaela Olson

Hey, fellow travelers! Firstly, let me introduce myself. My name is Vaela (Vay-lah). I have three wonderful children, and have been married to my beauty-beyond-words wife for a little over 12 years. Our story is slightly different from most. For the first 8 and half years of our marriage, I was her husband. For the last three and a half years, I have been her wife. A child of the early 90s, my gender dysphoria was quickly buried under heavy layers of forced denial and a good helping of religious indoctrination. I knew from my earliest memory that I should have been born female; my persistent denial through the years only pushed me closer to the edge of ending my life. I did everything right, in the sense of what was supposed to fulfill me: I married a beautiful, loving woman; we had incredible kids. And yet as the years passed, I only found myself detaching from my life more and more. My wife and kids got the worst of me: a neglectful, anger filled shell. I was unrecognizable to myself and truly had no hope left. Finally the day came where I was faced with a very real truth: either I was going to take my life, selfishly leaving my family behind; or I was going to finally start living it. I'm happy to say I chose life! I've been on my journey of transitioning from male to female for a little over three and a half years. I've gone from a miserable and neglectful father to a loving and present Ama (Ama means mother in Tolkien's Elvish... I am a nerd, what can I say? haha) The same is true of my relationship with my wife. I am finally present, excited to build a future together. Since the beginning of my transition, my aim has been to be as complete as possible. And so I understood that most likely four gender affirming surgeries would be needed: upper portion facial feminization surgery, lower portion facial feminization surgery, breast augmentation, and vaginoplasty. A miracle happened in 2023 and three of my surgeries were done (both ffs portions and breast augmentation), with my work paying me fmla while I was gone. I have since had to drop to part time, now watching our kids full time as my wife rocks it as a small business owner. I was informed last week that the time I need off from work is approved, but due to my part time status I will not be getting any kind of pay while on my 12 week leave. I never ask for help if I can find a way to make it work. But this is one of those times where I don't have an answer for how I can make up that money, especially since my final surgery is all-consuming for most of the leave. Although the final surgery is covered by insurance, the several mandatory hair removal sessions for my final surgery has drained me of all additional money that I could have used to give us a nest egg. I am simply needing some wage replenishment while I am recovering for those 12 weeks. This journey has been 33 years in the making. With your help, I can finally get across the finish line! Read more

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Why GoFundMe Articles and URLs Appear on Our Website and How We Support Other GoFundMe Campaigns

At LFEBridge Foundation, we are dedicated to creating a platform where individuals and organizations can maximize their fundraising efforts. As part of our commitment to supporting a wide range of causes, we incorporate articles and URLs from GoFundMe into our website. Here’s why you might see GoFundMe content on our site, how it benefits the fundraising community, and our relationship with GoFundMe:

1. Amplifying Reach for Fundraising Campaigns

Increased Visibility: By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our platform, we help increase the visibility of various fundraising campaigns. This additional exposure can attract more donors and supporters, helping campaigns achieve their goals more quickly.
Cross-Promotional Opportunities: Highlighting campaigns from GoFundMe allows us to support a broader spectrum of causes and connect with a wider audience. This cross-promotion benefits both the campaign organizers and potential donors looking for causes to support.

2. Supporting Campaign Growth

Advertising and Promotion: We understand the importance of visibility in successful fundraising. By showcasing GoFundMe campaigns, we provide an advertising platform that helps these campaigns reach potential donors who might not have discovered them otherwise.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with GoFundMe and featuring their campaigns on our site strengthens the fundraising ecosystem, ensuring that worthwhile causes receive the attention and support they deserve.

3. Expanding Donor Networks

Broader Donor Base: Featuring a variety of campaigns from different platforms helps diversify and expand the donor base. This means more people can learn about and contribute to a variety of causes, ultimately driving higher engagement and donations.
Enhanced Outreach: By integrating GoFundMe content, we help campaigns tap into new networks and communities, broadening their reach and potential impact.

How We Help Other GoFundMe Campaigns Grow

1. Featured Campaigns Section

Highlighting Noteworthy Campaigns: We have a dedicated section on our website where we feature noteworthy GoFundMe campaigns. This not only gives these campaigns a spotlight but also encourages visitors to explore and contribute to them.
Rotating Features: To ensure a diverse range of campaigns get visibility, we regularly rotate the featured campaigns. This continuous update keeps the content fresh and engaging for our audience.

2. Social Media Promotion

Sharing Across Platforms: We share selected GoFundMe campaigns on our social media channels to reach a broader audience. Our followers, in turn, can share these posts, amplifying the reach even further.
Engagement Strategies: Utilizing effective engagement strategies, such as storytelling and compelling visuals, we enhance the appeal of these campaigns, driving more traffic and donations.

3. Email Newsletters

Campaign Highlights: Our email newsletters often include highlights of impactful GoFundMe campaigns. By doing so, we bring these causes directly to the inboxes of our subscribers, encouraging more people to get involved and donate.
Donor Updates: We keep our donors informed about the progress and success of the campaigns they have supported, fostering a sense of community and continued engagement.

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It’s important to clarify that LFEBridge Foundation is an independent entity and is not part of or affiliated with GoFundMe. While we feature and support GoFundMe campaigns on our site, we operate as a separate foundation dedicated to collecting donations for various causes, similar to GoFundMe. Many of these causes are displayed on our website to provide donors with a wide range of options to support.

Conclusion

By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our website, LFEBridge Foundation supports a wide array of fundraising campaigns, helping them gain the visibility and donations they need to succeed. Through our promotional efforts and strategic partnerships, we aim to create a robust and supportive environment for all fundraising initiatives.

For more information on how we support fundraising campaigns or to explore featured campaigns, visit https://LFEBridge.com or contact us at support@lfebridge.com.

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