We've left getting this off the ground (lol) a bit late but we would be so grateful for any donations made in support of our skydive this weekend (2nd May)!
Three years ago my mam and I each lost a friend to suicide. The impact this has had on our lives, and the lives of all those who loved the people we've lost, has been devastating in a way that is just impossible to put into words.
Every person lost to suicide is a tragedy. In the UK, the trans community remains one of the groups most at risk to suicide - over 48% of trans people report having attempted. For this reason, we've both chosen to donate any funds received to Gendered Intelligence, a charity that supports trans, non‑binary and gender questioning people to live healthy, safe and fulfilled lives.
Gendered Intelligence offer a range of services including support groups, mentoring and support lines to trans people, as well as their families and loved ones. They also provide trans-led training and consulting services to professionals in an effort to make the workplace a safer place for trans employees.
We're both a little bit terrified (my mam especially!) to be taking on a skydive but very proud to be doing it in our friends' memory. We appreciate any support given <3
