Hello!
This fundraiser is being created and run by Angie Rodriguez, myself, and I am raising money on behalf of my amazing, loving, and brave fiancé, EJ Giugno.
EJ identifies as a trans-masc, queer man who has been medically transitioning for the last few years. A few months ago EJ was luckily able to connect with a surgeon who agreed to perform his top surgery procedure. However, around the same time we attempted to provide insurance information, EJ’s plan changed unexpectedly and has since given him a lot of trouble with covering his upcoming procedure. At the same time, EJ is a full time grad student, balancing internships and things that make it really difficult for him to find another job-and making ends meet is hard already. The battle with insurance and just in general with life and money has been truly difficult, exhausting and discouraging, undoubtedly the most for EJ himself. This money would help EJ have financial stability the next few months, especially while out of work post surgery. And may also help cover the costs of his surgery if we can’t get the insurance mess figured out.
My hope is that we can create things like this to help make EJ’s surgery a definite possibility. I’ve never known someone to be so brave, so strong and ressilient and deserving. Of course EVERY transgender individual deserves access to this care-duh!!! But I would be remiss if I did not do everything in my power to help EJ, and share his story. So for those that are willing and able to help, know that you are helping me ensure that EJ lives a life as his happiest, most authentic self.
If you cannot donate, thats okay! Please consider sharing at least. And happy pride month 🙂
