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Cookies 4 Bobby!

You've probably already read about the Girl Scout controversy.  (If not CLICK HERE).

Now, after A LOT of emails, phone calls and text messages, the account has been set up, so you can donate directly to Bobby's troop.  Any donations you make will go toward cookies that will be distributed to their hometown charity, Mount Saint Vincent Home as well as the national organization Boots on the Ground, which distributes Girl Scout Cookies to the troops.

Donate what you can.  Even if it's only $5.  They are hoping to be able to get their uniforms and be able to have a tea party based on their sales.  I'm hoping they outsell everyone in the country.

We're hoping that with social media, we get Bobby's new, small troop to become the largest seller of Girl Scout Cookies and send a message to 14 year old girls everywhere who have a webcam, that you can have an opinion, but love is louder.  And love will always outshine hate.

So CLICK HERE to donate!  TYFA (Transgender Youth Family Allies) will be creating a page today and once that page is ready, I'm going to use that as the "go to" link, because we want to shine a light on TYFA for other families.

Using My Powers for Good: A Tale of Two Girl Scouts

By now, you've probably heard about the video that 14 year old "Taylor" (I won't refer to her as coming across as a one of those humanoid robots you see in Tomorrowland, because that would be crass and rude and she's only 14 years old, bless her heart...), calling for a boycott of Girl Scout cookies because Colorado allowed a 7 year old transgender girl named Bobby (for those unsure:  male, physically who identifies as a girl) to join the scouts.

SEE THE VIDEO HERE

When I first saw this story on my friend, Hank's Facebook page, something seemed a bit off to me.  I was thrilled to see that everyone on the thread wanted to go out and buy LOTS of Girl Scout cookies to support the organization.  

I even commented, we should donate directly to Bobby.

If you know me, then you know I have stalking powers that make the government envious, and within 10 minutes, I had the Bobby's mother's email address and emailed her.

The first response was I had misinformation.  Bobby wasn't in the scouts.

"Huh?" I thought.  I responded, "I don't understand what this girl's angle with her story is in that case."

Felisha, the mother wrote back, "what story?"

I sent her the link and she was obviously not happy.  Over the course of a few emails, I learned that the closest troop had a problem with Bobby being a boy and even though the state organization has said it's okay, Bobby isn't in a troop.  But she would be interested in being a part of a campaign to support kids who are gay or transgender.

We have since spoken and there are some plans in the work that we are doing together.  But one of the main focuses, will be shining light on TYFA.  

Do like I did and donate to TYFA (Trans Youth Family Allies)  CLICK HERE TO DONATE.  It's very simple.  Takes 2 minutes.  Paypal or credit card.  It's tax-deductible.  

TYFA is an organization that works with families of transgender children and gender identity issues.  My friend Andrea James is on the board and my friend Calpernia Addams suggested them as well.

I can't discuss at the moment what is happening, but very soon there will be an opportunity for you to donate to Bobby's... well, troop or "troop."

Felisha wasn't aware there was an organization like TYFA and can't wait to meet the other family and friends.  So help me spread the link to TYFA and send them some cash.

Felisha said something while we on the phone that almost made me cry and it's so right.  "If you're lucky enough to be different, don't change."