Welly, howdy! Fancy running into you here — and if you’ve made it this far, thank you!

I’m here humbly asking for your support in my fundraising efforts for the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon. I’m beyond proud to be running with the Point of Pride charity team, alongside some incredible individuals who’ve also stepped up to be small beacons of light in a very dark time for our community.

If you’re not familiar with Point of Pride, they’re an amazing non-profit organization that provides financial aid and support to trans folks in need of gender-affirming health and wellness care. Every dollar raised goes directly toward someone’s transition journey.

Gender-affirming care saves lives. Full stop. It saved mine. This cause is deeply personal to me — if I hadn’t had access to gender-affirming care, I wouldn’t be here today. Transitioning allowed me to grow into the person I’ve always been, and the freedom that comes with that is indescribable.

I remember vividly, after starting HRT, the moment I looked in the mirror and, for the first time in my 30 years, finally saw my reflection staring back. What a moment. What a feeling. Everyone deserves that — to feel right, at home, and connected in their own skin. Politics and beliefs be damned. We’re human beings. We get one life, and we deserve to live it authentically — all of us.

I’m running for my community. I’m running so someone else can feel and see their true self. I’m running for love, acceptance, and the respect all people deserve.

So go on — don’t be shy! Share this and/or donate. No donation is too small, and every share makes an impact. Click that donate button and let’s GOOOOOO!