The night before the Met Gala, YOU took the red carpet.
Liberté, égalité, slay all day
Our ears are ringing, our feet are sore, and somewhere in the rafters of the Bell House are several ornate wigs that were thrown skyward mid-dance party. We’ve woken up in a haze; awestruck by your support, sure, but also the sheer scope of your LEWKS! May the ruling classes tremble for we are many and we are devastating.
AND THE PHOTOS ARE IN! Here are the links to download, and make sure to tag the photographer and @thedebtgala when you post!
Arin Sang-urai Download code: 202505debtgala - FB/IG/bluesky: @photojuice and on X: thatarin
Madeline Saintsing Downloade code: 6516 - IG: @saintsingin_in_therain
JT Anderson - IG: @JTcanshoot
You helped us raise over $15,000 to Undue Medical Debt and For the Gworls! These incredible organizations make sure NO ONE gets left behind by our healthcare system.
But we are always looking to keep up the momentum! If you, someone you know, that cute person at the coffee shop you think you’d really hit it off with and you’ve been looking for an excuse to be like “hey, would you be interested in donating $15 to medical debt relief and Black trans health care, and maybe, I dunno, talk a bit?”...any and all additional donations are deeply appreciated. Every single penny is powerful. Toss them here!
We had a great damn time. Shall we meet again? This time? Next year? Let's say… May 3rd 2026?
To the barricades,
–The Debt Gala
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Save the Date: Sunday, May 4rd 2026
The Debt Gala raises money for organizations at the center of the fight for economic justice. In only two years, we’ve helped to eliminate over $2 million in medical debt for struggling families.
The Debt Gala was founded to fight for economic justice and stand up for those who can’t afford the rising costs of care. We are facing a growing healthcare crisis which includes an all-out assault on trans people’s existence. So this year, we’re proud to be raising money for organizations working to relieve medical debt and ensure access to life-saving, gender-affirming care for the Black transgender community:
Undue Medical Debt: Buys and eliminates medical debt—every $10 donated erases an average of $1,000, freeing families in need from financial devastation.
For The Gworls: Offers crucial financial aid for gender-affirming procedures, medication, and medical expenses for Black trans folks.
The Debt Gala is fiscally sponsored by FJC, a 501(c)3 public charity. As such, all gifts made to FJC that are designated for The Debt Gala are fully deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Can’t attend but want to support?
The Debt Gala is proud to support non-profits dedicated to economic justice through medical debt relief and advocacy. Even if you can’t be there, you can still support these causes.
