Jenna Van Pelt (she/her or they/them) of Texas was selected for a Founders’ grant for gender affirming surgery with Dr. Curtis Crane. When asked how this grant will impact her life, Jenna shared, “Getting this gender affirming surgery will be an absolute blessing and would not have been possible for me without The Jim Collins Foundation’s financial assistance. I was disowned by my family when I came out as transgender. I have been hospitalized for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and suicidal ideations related to my gender dysphoria. Despite all the challenges I have faced, I am currently a college student studying psychology and I aspire to become a licensed professional counselor – I believe my calling in life is to help other people in the LGBTQ+ community who are in the same or similar situations as me. Receiving this gender affirming surgery will help me achieve this goal.”