I am taking part in this event for my Dad. My Dad was a transgender Female and although it might have looked like it was easy for her, it wasn’t. She always had a brave face on but unfortunately there were many people who treated her differently. Work was sometimes a terrible place where she would get spat on and called names. People who she thought were her friends left and never talked to her again. Even some close family wouldn’t acknowledge her any more which made her feel alone. All of this had a dramatic effect on her mental health. This is something that no one should ever have to go through….
One of her favourite times of the year was Pride week in Queenstown, she could be who she was without any discrimination and she met so many cool and wonderfully people. Without the support of this community it would have been a very isolating life and that is why I have chose to raise money for this great cause, everyone should be allowed to be who they want to be.
Love you, Rae-Ella RIP 💜
Family will always support family <3 Lots of Love Daniella, Matt and Winnie xx