Local Family Starts RSV Walk Fundraiser, Ends Up Raising $44 Million For Transgender Surgeries

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, MI — A local family's grassroots fundraiser aimed at supporting RSV research took an unexpected turn, raising $44 million for transgender surgeries instead.

"What an unexpected delight," said fundraiser organizer Rebecca Dedeux. "I want to thank the local LGBTQ hospital and all the community members for turning our RSV walk into a platform for gender-affirming surgeries."

Dedeux announced that all proceeds from Saturday's RSV fundraiser at Central Michigan's White Lake Township "will now assist local trans youth in navigating their gender identities."

The Dedeux family had originally organized the event to raise awareness about the highly infectious virus that had severely affected their infant daughter. However, after collaborating with local LGBTQ activists, the focus of the event shifted to meet the region's growing demand for trans surgeries.

"It's amazing how the community responded," Dedeux commented. "Though only 50 people attended the RSV walk, it was heartening to see so many local children and their families come out to support transgender causes."

At publishing time, Rebecca Dedeux revealed that, after careful consideration, the family had decided to permanently end their RSV fundraiser efforts.