Meet Aurora

Aurora (she/her) is a 27-year-old trans woman seeking gender reassignment surgery while navigating immense financial hardship. She works tirelessly—often 50 to 60 hours a week—trying to balance medical expenses and debt. Despite working overtime most weeks, repeated medical leave and the unpredictable nature of her job make it difficult to stay afloat. She’s currently preparing for facial feminization surgery, which will require her to take additional time off work, adding to both the emotional and financial strain.

While supporting her immediate family and managing these responsibilities, Aurora still finds time to uplift others. She’s a trusted resource in her local trans community, sharing advice, connections, and encouragement. A passionate advocate, she believes in second chances—for herself and for others. She speaks out on issues like homelessness, prison rehabilitation, and LGBTQIA+ disparities, always hoping to make the world a little more compassionate.

“I feel like I’ve been living in a dream for the past 27 years, waiting to wake up,” Aurora shares. “Gender dysphoria is such a debilitating condition in every aspect of my life—school, career, social life. More than anything in the world, I just want to give myself a second chance and live my life as the woman I was meant to be.”

Receiving financial assistance for gender-affirming care would be life-changing. It would allow Aurora to continue her transition with less financial stress, and give her the freedom to move forward in her journey with dignity, healing, and hope.