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Trans Day of Visibility: Fundraising Efforts for Essential Care

3/31/2026

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March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility, which raises awareness of challenges faced by the trans community in the U.S.
This year, several state bills threaten access to gender-affirming care.
The Advocate has identified five GoFundMe campaigns aimed at funding surgeries for individuals in need.
Soph Opatz from Arizona needs $6,000 for top surgery, while Jack Lea from California seeks over $4,500 due to insurance shortfalls.
Fern Keenan from Texas is raising funds for surgery in Mexico, and Tommy Nouansacksy and Gaux from Texas and Illinois are seeking support for hormone therapy and surgery.

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Story summary

March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility, which raises awareness of challenges faced by the trans community in the U.S.
This year, several state bills threaten access to gender-affirming care.
The Advocate has identified five GoFundMe campaigns aimed at funding surgeries for individuals in need.
Soph Opatz from Arizona needs $6,000 for top surgery, while Jack Lea from California seeks over $4,500 due to insurance shortfalls.
Fern Keenan from Texas is raising funds for surgery in Mexico, and Tommy Nouansacksy and Gaux from Texas and Illinois are seeking support for hormone therapy and surgery.