Celebrating Crandall
Birthday fundraiser honors Transgender Michigan founder's life of giving
By Crystal A. Proxmire

Originally printed 11/12/2009 (Issue 1746 - Between The Lines News)

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It would be hard not to call Rachel Crandall a giving person. She is a busy psychotherapist who sees low income clients and volunteers her services, the helpline coordinator at Affirmations LGBT community center and the founder of Transgender Michigan, a statewide organization that connects transpeople throughout the state with support and information, advocacy and social events.

She is known for her optimistic outlook and her eagerness to help others, dedicating most of her time making sure that other people have resources and support. She is often available through all hours of the night to answer the Transgender Helpline, which takes calls from people with gender issues, questions and crisis all over the world. Transpeople, people who are questioning their identity or their sexual orientation and people who may know others in this situation can call any time and get compassionate answers from Crandall and other volunteers.