The Flying Trannys

Yes...the Flying Trannys. A group of people calling themselves the Flying Trannys plan to cycle across Canada in memory of a transwoman who took her own life, as well as, to raise trans awareness and suicide prevention and support. Here is a blurb from their website at www.flyingtrannys.com:

This trip started out as a discussion of how best to celebrate the life of Alexandria Tucker, a trans woman who was born in St John's, Newfoundland, and died in Victoria, British Columbia. It grew into a project which aimed to bring trans awareness, and suicide prevention information and support, throughout Canada. We agreed that the best way to do this was via a bike tour across Canada.

Keenan is a long time social activist and current student at Camosun College on Vancouver Island. Having recently moved back to Vancouver Island, he is very much enjoying himself.

Noah is also a social activist and a student. He is currently completing a social work degree at The University of Victoria. He is considering pursuing either graduate school or Law School. He works a lot!

Emer currently studies Sociology at Langara College in Vancouver, BC. She has spent many years abroad living different lives. She is a social activist and ardent trans supporter. She is the mother of two boys.

They're still looking for financial assistance, drivers, some equipment/food, and places to stay along the route. Contact them at somethinglikeme@gmail.com, tliberation@shaw.ca or transcycle@gmail.com (for donations), if interested.

The trip is currently scheduled to kick off in Vancouver on May 1st. I think it would be totally cool to participate, but unfortunately, someone has a ton of work she should be working on even as she types this. (It's my lunch break...gimme a break.)