Hi, this is Atava, a dear friend of Chikawayolo. I am asking for your help to support their non-binary gender-affirming top surgery. No donation is too small. Thanks for helping my friend! Here's Chicawayolo's message to you all: Hello, Piyalli, I am Chikawayolo (pr. Chick uh whaa YOL lo). I am 55 yrs old, I came “out” as gay/lesbian in 1981. As a BIPOC Two-Spirit Butch, to say, “Non-Binary” is empowering. I see my body as a braid of these Two Spirits becoming one genderless 3rd gender. And top surgery is that step towards that vision. Due to (low-income) insurance obstacles, and ultimately being denied coverage for surgery, I didn’t think surgery was possible. My friend had mentioned Mexico. I went online and found an experienced surgeon, had my consultation, and will travel to Mexico for my surgery date in November 2024. The surgery cost itself out of pocket is $3,450 USD, I used the very last of my savings towards this ($1,500) to hold my place, leaving me a balance of $1,150 USD which is required before my date, as well as many other expenses needed to make this go as smoothly as possible. I am estimating a total of $7,000 to be my financial goal, which includes the following: Roundtrip travel for two (2) from Abq, NM, US to Zapopan, Jalisco, MX (including gas, flights, car rental & meals) First medical appointment before surgery with my Doctor Pre-op blood tests Pre-op evaluation by an internist (or cardiologist if necessary) Medications to take home Compression garment ($170 USD) Post-surgical therapies at Innova Spa Recovery center for two (2) weeks, double room Passport - I do not have a passport Homecare upon returning Whatever specialized care is needed upon return to NM: spa, physical therapist Thank you for taking the time to read this request, how ever and whatever you can do to support is welcomed and appreciated. As I thank my dear friend Atava and many others for supporting me during this time. Always, Chikawayolo’tzin (‘tzin’refers to Elder status in Mexica tradition)
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