How can I legally set up a charity to collect donations for me to leave the country while I still can?

I am an impoverished transexual who will NOT be able to secure a ‘REAL ID’ when the law takes effect. Ohio refuses to change my birth certificate from male to female..five years after sex reassignment. So I will NOT be granted a passport and WILL NOT be allowed to leave the country. Seeking funds for relocation to a more humane society. Any help will be GREATLY appreciated. I have heard that Spain is a much more tolerant place. Of course as a 55 year old tranny girl, employment is impossible in this little town of 1500 people. I still have a few good years left and would like to spend them in a place where our essential human-ness is revered for it’s inherent value. I need to know if I can legally request donations from a charitable person or organization. This is A SERIOUS REQUEST. Not a joke. My future freedom is at stake, please help me.

I’m assuming that you’ve completed resassignment surgery. If that’s the case, I’m surprised that the state will not accept your medical records as proof. Check with a local/state trans organization for help with this.

In terms of your question regarding donations, I can’t see any reason why you can’t ask. Of course, this means you’ll have to provide enough good reasons for the person/organization to dispense the money.

All in all, I agree with a couple of the other people. If you’re going to have trouble finding employment where you are because of what you are, moving to another town/state makes a lot of sense. Again, local/state/national trans organizations may be able to help.

The worst lawyer joke ever told – by CompBob! (6/22/2007)