This page is to welcome support for Meg throughout their gender-affirming top surgery and recovery period (4+ weeks).

Surgery is officially scheduled for Thursday, March 21st.

If you feel called and able to contribute, you can: 
---share well-wishes and words of encouragement
---purchase supplies off the Amazon or Give InKind wishlists https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MO6GBHARQUKJ?ref_=wl_share
---shop Meg’s Artist Shop on Threadless: https://meglewallen.threadless.com/#layout
---donate directly to Meg via PayPal, Venmo, or CashApp (details in the special notes section)
---sign up for the meal train or grocery delivery (delivery options available for long-distance folks; meals are especially helpful because let's face it, dinner is tough on a typical day!)
---help with entertaining Meg’s 3 girls on the first weekends following surgery
---freestyle it and show up in some way we didn't think of!

Any assistance received will help ease the recovery process and offset the stress and cost of copays, travel, lodging, supplies, and time off work. Even just knowing we have your support means the world!

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This is the perfect gift for any family or any loved one with medical needs. Send help to those you love to provide care in the form of a CVS e-gift card.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because everyone has medical needs from time to time. Often, medical insurance with high deductibles eats into the ability of a family to cover unanticipated medical expenses. An e-gift card ensures that those you love get that which they need to heal - with adequate respect for their privacy. Perfect. This is very useful in any medical crisis in very specific ways. Supplements useful in various treatments are expensive and not covered. This is applicable to surgical patients, cancer patients, pediatric patients, and more. Medical equipment can be ordered - such as canes or walkers and your recipient can pay using their gift card.
What To Express in Your Card: What else do you need me to do? At the ready. xo

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What To Express In Your Card: I know you have a lot of unexpected costs piling up. I wanted to help, but also to make sure you're comfortable while traveling during this time. I hope you'll accept this - it's my pleasure to provide it. I am thinking of you so much and send my love.
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Why We Love This Gift: Shopping for groceries is a chore under the best of circumstances. For families facing a new lift event or crisis, it is very often incredibly stressful. The gift of a cupboard full of basic necessities is tremendous. It is a wonderful way to remind those you love that you have not forgotten the day-to-day challenges they face. You are telling them in no uncertain terms that they are not alone.
What to Express in Your Card: I was thinking about the things you have to get done every day. I hope you'll let me help a little by giving me a chance to buy you some groceries - and have them delivered to you. Just one lest task for you to worry about. I send you my love.

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Why We Love This Gift: In every situation, food is necessary. Let your recipient select exactly what they want to eat - and have it delivered. Win and Win.
What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking of you and I want you to eat something that appeals to you. You choose. xo

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Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it offers access to things like pharmacies when a family you love is in need. Many aspects of surgical care are not covered by insurance - these expenses can add up. This is especially true when a family is on a fixed income. Items like canes, walkers, surgical gauze, and more - can all be underwritten in this way. (Bonus: It respects, as well, the privacy and dignity of the person you love). Supplements that are doctor recommended (always check) can also be covered in this manner. Walmart also just has everything so for someone who has lost their job it enables them to get what they need without spelling it all out. People are proud.
What To Express in Your Card: You'd do exactly the same. xo

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