“It is my strong belief as an educator that the narratives of hate that we see are not representative of the majority of people.”
. “I’m here to bring love and support to trans people and the people who love and care about us because it is my strong belief as an educator that the narratives of hate that we see are not representative of the majority of people.”to discuss the inspiration behind the cross-country run, his goals with the initiative, and the work being done along the way.Growing up in Venice Beach, California, running was the space where Dobbs felt the most present in his body.
“As an adult, I started to understand my own gender identity more. I was able to come out, I finally had the language to articulate it,” he said. “There were more people in my life that reflected back to me who I truly was, and I was able to start to embody and live my truth.”In his early 20s, Dobbs ran on the track team at Swarthmore College and later worked as a teacher at his alma mater, Venice High School.
“There has never been a more important time to do this run for this purpose. This is the most vehemently anti-trans time our country has ever seen,” he said. “Now more than ever, we need people to speak up and advocate for trans people.”Now well through the trek, running continues to be an outlet that helps Dobbs cope. At the time of his interview with, he traversed California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, with upcoming stops in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
In each state, Dobbs is organizing community runs and fundraisers for LGBTQ grassroots organizations and nonprofits. So far, they’ve raised almost $20,000. For the 5K in Austin,went toward the Transgender Education Network Texas, Mahogany Project, Trans Texas, TransContinental Run, and the National Center for Transgender Equality. Dobbs is also partnering with activists who are lobbying to stop anti-LGBTQ bills from being passed in each state.
Throughout the run, Dobbs has met many trans individuals who feel isolated and unwanted amid the restrictions against gender-affirming healthcare. By running, he hopes to not only reach them but also their families and others who want to offer support. A week prior to his arrival in Austin, Dobbs said he received a message from a mother in Nebraska whose son came out as trans.
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