1. Weight Stigma Conference Bursary Fund
The Weight Stigma Conference is a not-for-profit event and we have been crowdfunding our Bursary Fund since 2016. This has allowed us to give out 65 bursaries to delegates from around the world. If you are able to provide any assistance to help us increase accessibility, every little is very gratefully received. If you are registering for this year’s conference (early bird rates expire 16 May), you can make a donation to the Bursary Fund at registration. Otherwise, please visit our GoFundMe page.
2. Help Shilo get her wheels
2023 WSC keynote speaker Shilo George needs some help raising money to fund a mobility device. One of her friends started the fundraiser. You can read more about it and donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-shilos-joy-ride-help-shilo-get-her-wheels
To learn more about Shilo, visit her website: https://www.shilogeorge.com/
3. Help NAAFA founder Bill Fabrey
Another fundraiser started by a friend. Bill Fabrey founded NAAFA back in 1969. It is the longest running civil rights organisation fighting for fat rights in the world, celebrating it’s 50th anniversary in 2019 (amazing party!!). Bill is a fantastic ally and has done so much for the fat community over the years, but things are tough for him at the moment. You can read more and donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-help-needed-for-my-elderly-friend
To learn more about NAAFA, visit their website: https://naafa.org/