Point of Pride to Utilize $2 Million Raised During TikTok-a-Thon for Trans Healthcare
April 17, 2023
Point of Pride is thrilled to announce that the recent Trans Day of Visibility TikTok-a-Thon, hosted by Mercury Stardust and Jory (AlluringSkull), raised an incredible and unprecedented $2 million to support transgender and gender-diverse individuals in need.
This milestone achievement will directly fund gender-affirming surgeries, hormone therapy, electrolysis, and chest binders/femme shapewear for thousands of recipients.
“We are in awe of the generosity and love shown by our community,” said Aydian Dowling, Board President and co-founder of Point of Pride. “Together, we’re changing lives and ensuring that trans people have access to the life-saving care they deserve.”
To learn more about how these funds will be allocated and the impact they’ll have, read the full blog: From Fundraising to Impact: How Point of Pride Will Utilize TikTok-a-Thon Funding.
Point of Pride's mission is help trans youth and adults access necessary, life-saving health and wellness services. To date, Point of Pride has awarded $2,750,000 in financial aid and provided gender-affirming support to 22,000 people in all 50 states and around the world.
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