The Laurakeet

A message from Xavier Danae Davis

Some of you know me as Danae, Dane, and or Xavier. I am grateful to say you know me, and that you have been among those who have poured inspiration, encouragement, laughter, and support into my life no matter how you called my name at the time.  Over the past 5 years, along with my name, my mind and body have been changing as I take the steps I feel are needed as a Transgendered person to feel fully present and connected to my body and the people around me. In September, my amazing partner Fresh and I will be traveling to Florida for gender confirming top surgery. I am reaching out to you as friends and family to support us in making the last $3,000 we need to cover medical fees, travel, and housing while recovering during the doctor’s required week long stay in FL. 

    As many of you know I have spent the majority of my life working in the nonprofit world often getting paid little to do very important and challenging work that is vital to the  people most of society overlooks and abuses.  My commitment to social justice has led me to do this work on numerous fronts.  I’ve met and worked with many of you at community events, organizing meetings, union halls, along campaign trails, rallies and protests. So you know firsthand how much of a struggle it is to do social justice work, eat, and keep up with bills, let alone save.  In this economy most people are struggling twice as hard to stay above water and get ahead. This is the main reason why it’s taking us so long to save the funds needed for this procedure.