The Trevor Project gave Mulvaney the award for her LGBTQ+ advocacy.
in 2021. The award is given to influential people who “champion the LGBTQ community and advocate for mental health awareness."
“I am deeply honored to accept The Trevor Project’s Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year award,” Mulvaney said in a statement. “Trevor’s life-saving work holds a special place in my heart because it represents a lifeline for so many who are struggling with their identity and may not feel accepted as their authentic self.”
Mulvaney continued: “To anyone feeling lost or scared, I want you to know that you are so incredibly loved and there is light after the moments of darkness. Always remember that you are never alone, you are perfect just the way you are, and organizations like The Trevor Project are here to provide a safe space to talk whenever you need, 24/7.”
The organization said that Mulvaney's TikTok series, “Days of Girlhood,” which chronicled her journey as a trans woman, caused her to emerge “as a beacon of trans joy, positivity, and inspiration for the LGBTQ community," the Trevor Project wrote.
Mulvaney, 26, has worked with The Trevor Project extensively and in March raised more than $200,000 for the non-profit during their"This award stands for all of us," Mulvaney continued. “Let’s continue to work together to uplift and empower LGBTQ young people and create a world where no young person ever feels that hope is out of reach.”
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