Testimonials

From Project Members. 

"The coolest part of being part of this for me was it's ability to rally together this huge community. Half or more of what's so great about this project was the process rather than the product. The product - being the calendar - was really a symbol of our ability to all come together and be part of this really cool thing, and make it actually happen, and actually create something that we kind of dreamed up." -Val Pizzo, project member since 2012

"What I've gained from this project is so much confidence. Before, I was super shy and I didn't really stand up for myself being transgender. I never took the initiative of being like, 'hey, call me Gabe' or 'It's he not she'. Now, it's just... something hit me. It was like, I can do this, and I can do anything." -Gabe Pelz, current project member

"The thing was I thought it was just going to be having my picture taken, you know, being visible and being out and stuff. But not really involved so much in how the project actually worked. Anyone could contribute, anyone could participate, post things, ideas. We'd listen to people's opinions and stuff. And that was really encouraging to me. I contributed some of my own ideas and I was a bit apprehensive at first... but the fact that that was even available, that I was able to participate in that way was sort of really empowering." -Cailin Gallinger, current project member 

"What I got out of it was really a sense of community involvement. Having started my medical transition years ago and living stealth in my day to day life, it gave me a chance to really connect back to the trans community." -Kadyn, 2013 group project member

"The project was so amazing. I actually met one of my best friends and met a great group of guys. I was able to receive money for my name change from that project. It was great, I had a great experience. I really had a lot of fun. It's a great support group that I have now and lifelong friendships, too." -Elliott Lee, 2013 group project member 

"Being part of this calendar was really important to me because I was able to get to know a lot more people from the calendar that were in it. And I was able to help pay for my top surgery, which I had two weeks ago. I think this project is really important for people in the community because it gives the sense that not everybody is the same and everybody transitions differently." -Chase Ross, 2013 group project member 

"I received funding when everything was all said and done. The money really helped me out, paying for testosterone and some of the costs of my top surgery. It was really cool meeting Alex and a bunch of other guys going through the same thing I'm going through." -Eli Chi, 2013 group project member 

"I kind of walked into it thinking it was just going to be another graphic design job. So I walked into it sort of with a business mentality. But then I realized it's so much more than that. This project is so much more than just putting together a calendar." -Chris Quan Le, current project member 

From Supporters

"This is a wonderful project that helps raise awareness for the trans community. Without things like this ... I don't even want to think about how differently things could have been for me throughout the beginning of my transition." -Tuk Gordon, supporter since 2012

"I couldn't have been more ecstatic with what I received. The photography and the overall design of this calendar were simply outstanding. I can't wait to see what's in store for next year." -Mary Diaz, supporter since 2012

"My advice to you would be to purchase a calendar, because last year's calendar was amazing, so I can only imagine how it's going to be now. I mean it's amazing. These calendars are being sold all over the world and it all started because they were goofing off with a camera." -Lukas Keller, supporter since 2012