The PMDD Scholarship Fund
PMDD doesn't care what's in your bank account. This fund exists so your access to support doesn't either. Funded by women who've been there. For women who are there right now.
Two Ways In
You made it through the worst of it. Or maybe you're still in it — and you know someone else is drowning right now. One donation can change the entire arc of someone's life with PMDD.
If cost is the only thing standing between you and real support — this is for you. Applying is an act of courage, not weakness. You don't have to justify your need. You just have to ask.
"I spent years thinking I couldn't afford to get better. The truth was — I couldn't afford not to."— Audra Leigh
How It Works
Every dollar donated goes directly into the scholarship fund. No platform fees skimmed from your gift. No corporate overhead. Just one woman to another.
Donors give via the secure donation page. Every gift is acknowledged immediately by email with a receipt.
Scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selection is based on financial need and readiness to engage in coaching.
Selected recipients receive a full 1:1 coaching package with Audra. Their donor receives an anonymous impact note when their funds are put to work.
Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Currently, donations are made directly to Audra Leigh Coaching, a for-profit business. They are not tax-deductible in the traditional sense. You will receive a receipt for your records. We are actively pursuing fiscal sponsorship through a registered nonprofit, which will enable full tax-deductible status in the future.
Who decides who gets a scholarship?
Audra reviews every application personally. Selection is based on financial need as described in the application. There is no income threshold to verify — this is an honour system built on trust.
Will the recipient know who donated for them?
No. Recipients are told that their coaching was funded by a member of the PMDD community who wanted to pay it forward. Your identity remains private. Donors do receive an anonymous note when their contribution is used.
What if the fund is empty when I apply?
You will be added to the waitlist and notified as soon as funds become available. Applications never expire — if you're on the list, you'll be reached out to in order.
Can I give a smaller amount? Does it still matter?
Absolutely. Every amount accumulates. A $20 donation from ten people funds a scholarship. There is no minimum. Give what feels right.
I'm buying the guidebook. Can I add a donation at the same time?
Yes — when you purchase the guidebook on Gumroad, there is a "Pay It Forward" option to add any amount to the scholarship fund at checkout.