Coby and Taisha met in 2015 and are high school sweethearts. From early on, they shared dreams of building a family together. They married in 2019 and spent a few years traveling before beginning their journey to grow their family in 2021. After struggling to conceive, they sought help from a fertility clinic and became pregnant in 2023. Unfortunately, this pregnancy was a complete molar pregnancy, which led to gestational trophoblastic disease and required chemotherapy treatment. This paused their efforts to grow their family for a full year. Once cleared to try again, they became pregnant in 2025 but experienced a miscarriage. Since then, they have not been successful in conceiving. They have undergone two timed intercourse cycles and four IUIs, and are now moving forward with IVF. While this next chapter brings a mix of hope, excitement, and nerves, Coby and Taisha are incredibly grateful for the support surrounding them, including The Hope for Fertility Foundation and Binky Bros.

Sabina and Stefan’s love story began in India in 2014, where they met during their meditation teacher training. Their connection was instant, and they knew from the start that they would build a life together, complete with a family of their own. After marrying, the couple faced an unexpected detour when Sabina’s father, a veteran and Peace Corps volunteer, was diagnosed with dementia. Without hesitation, they relocated across the country to help Sabina’s mother care for him, setting aside their dream of starting a family. They devoted years to his care, holding his hand until his final breath. When life settled, Sabina and Stefan made their home in Orlando, Florida, ready at last to grow their family. At 39, Sabina went in for a routine checkup only to discover a large endometrioma. Surgery removed it but significantly impacted her AMH levels, and within a month it had returned. It was shocking to discover she had been living with silent endometriosis, with no symptoms to indicate anything was wrong. They tried conceiving naturally for 3 years and then turned to a fertility specialist for help. Three IVF cycles followed, each ending in heartbreak and
grief. Now at 43, Sabina and Stefan are pursuing egg donation as their final path forward. The out of pocket costs of the egg donor IVF cycle have been the one remaining barrier standing between
them and their dream. The Hope for Fertility Foundation has stepped in at a pivotal moment, offering renewed hope after a long and difficult road. Sabina and Stefan are deeply grateful for this generosity and are holding onto the dream of one day welcoming the child they have always known was meant to find them.

Kevin and Danielle met in 2011 and were married in 2021. They were overwhelmed with joy when finding out they were expecting a little one in 2017. Unfortunately, that pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage. Devastated, they tried to remain hopeful that they would be blessed again one day. In 2020, they were ecstatic as they welcomed their son into the world. They are so grateful for their son and have been longing to expand their family ever since. For the past three years, they have had to experience the challenges of secondary infertility, PCOS, and recurrent pregnancy loss. Since the diagnosis, Danielle has undergone multiple surgeries and 8 IUIs, 7 of which have failed. It was through their challenging infertility journey where Danielle discovered she also has undiagnosed autoimmune issues that are affecting her fertility. Kevin and Danielle now find themselves on the path to IVF. They are both focused on improving their health in order to have better success in the future. Through the physical, mental, and emotional stressors throughout their journey, they remain optimistic that one day they will welcome another sweet child into their lives. They cannot express enough how grateful they are to the Hope for Fertility Foundation for helping them on this journey to make their dream come true! The support they have received with those on the same
path have also been a source of hope for them.

Matthew and Odessa are high school sweethearts who have built their life together on a foundation of love, faith, and strong family values. They were married in 2017 and have spent years creating a life filled with meaningful traditions, including spending time with family and friends, enjoying beach days, visiting Martha’s Vineyard, and watching movies together. Coming from large families, they have always dreamed of having children of their own. Their path to parenthood has not been easy. After more than two and a half years of trying to conceive, they experienced the heartbreaking loss of their first pregnancy in 2024 at just over five weeks. As they searched for answers, they were faced with both male and female infertility challenges, including low ovarian reserve and male factor infertility. Odessa’s journey has also been shaped by profound loss and resilience. In 2018, her mother was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Odessa stood by her side through treatments, appointments, and daily care until her passing in 2022. Her mother’s strength, kindness, and devotion continue to inspire the kind of parents Matthew and Odessa hope to be. Matthew and Odessa have pursued fertility treatment and recently completed an IUI cycle. While IUI offers only about a 10 to 15 percent chance of success, IVF provides a much higher success rate. Unfortunately, their insurance only covers IUI, leaving IVF as a significant financial burden that would require them to use their savings. Through every challenge, they
have leaned on their faith and on each other, growing stronger together. Receiving The Hope Fertility Grant would give them the opportunity to begin their IVF journey and bring them closer to starting their family. This support would give them renewed hope that their dream of becoming parents can finally become a reality.

Tiffany and Dan’s story began on the dating app, Hinge, in 2022. Their love for each other grew and in 2025, Tiffany and Dan got married. Tiffany and Dan are both teachers who love working
closely with children, so it’s no surprise that they wanted to have a family of their own when the time was right. They were so excited to try to get pregnant naturally and start the next chapter of their lives together with their dogs, Cooper and Cleo. During the first year of trying to conceive, they learned that due to Tiffany’s genetic disorder, non-classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia
as well as having abnormal fallopian tubes, being able to conceive naturally would be very difficult. After seeing doctors and going through the required testing, Tiffany and Dan found out that their best chance of having a baby would be through IUI or IVF. After hearing the success rates for each option, Tiffany and Dan knew that IVF was the best road to take to give them their dream. If this already wasn’t devastating news enough, they found out that their insurance would not cover any of the costs of either option. Tiffany and Dan’s fear is knowing that one round of IVF may not be successful and are not able to know what the future looks like before being able to have a baby. During an appointment, Tiffany and Dan were fortunate enough to hear about grants being available to provide financial assistance to those in need. That is what led Tiffany and Dan to the Hope for Fertility Foundation. Words cannot capture the appreciation Tiffany and Dan feel towards the donors for helping them have the ability to focus on the IVF process instead of also having to juggle the financial burden that comes along with it. They are incredibly grateful and their hope has been restored. Tiffany and Dan have dedicated this time before starting IVF to exercising, eating healthy, and preparing mentally for what comes next. The couple plans to begin IVF in the summer months and are hopeful to become parents soon after that!

Kate and Nick met in middle school and dated off and on from then until their college years. They ultimately went their separate ways in college only to reunite in their 30s like no time had passed. So in love with more love to share, they dreamed of starting a family. They were over the moon to learn Kate was pregnant in January 2024. However, that would be their first of three miscarriages in 2024 alone. Despite the heartbreak, Kate and Nick held on to hope. They were thrilled to be pregnant again in 2025 and this pregnancy stuck! Their miracle boy was born in September. While their joy was immeasurable, their journey quickly took a devastating turn. Despite extensive genetic testing both before and during pregnancy, Kate and Nick learned that their son has a rare, terminal genetic disease. He is their pride and joy, and they are shattered that their time with him on earth will be so short. Through this experience, Kate and Nick also discovered that they are both carriers of this genetic condition. Because of this, any future pregnancies will require IVF with advanced genetic testing. Kate and Nick dream of a future where they can raise healthy children and teach them all about their miraculous big brother. As they have had to become a single income household in order to provide the best care possible for their son, they are grateful to the Hope for Fertility Foundation for allowing another chance at their dream of growing their family.

Mika and Koyu met in Bozeman, Montana, in 2007 when she was an exchange student for the scientific activities during his post-doctoral assignment at Montana State University. After a few years with in-person and remote interactions/communications, they got married in 2010. At that time, she was a doctoral candidate at Ibaraki University in Japan, so we lived remotely. However, in early 2011, the northern part of Japanese Main Island got hit by a catastrophic disaster and Koyu realized how Mika would be potentially in danger because her residential area was devastated to some extent by the earthquake and close to Fukushima-daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Koyu immediately took action to let her flee to Bozeman, where Koyu lived, and it ended up they saw again each other safely. Soon after, they moved across the country to Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2011 to find their next careers, though the financial hardship remained for considering a baby. In 2016, they moved down to Tennessee and finally stabilized their finances to some extent. Then, they settled into their home. After 2016, because they finally got steady financial status, they had multiple attempts to have Mika conduct natural pregnancy, but no luck had been found. In the meanwhile, both realized their health issues; Mika had possible infertility identified by several diagnoses and treatments, and Koyu was diagnosed as Stage III colon cancer. He also learnt that the treatments include chemotherapy which could potentially cause a male sterility. Thus, Koyu asked Nashville Fertility Center to store his sperm samples in the cryo-storage at his own expense. Fortunately, he won a battle against cancer, i.e., his surgery and the following chemotherapy were successful. Afterwards, he realized that he is eager to have a child, because this life-threating illness made him reconsider his view on life and death. Then, they are the only ones to be able to bring their lineage into this world. Both decided to give a challenge of IVF treatment with Nashville Fertility Center at their own expense, because only one shot of the IVF treatment was allowed due to their financial limitations at that time. In the IVF process, the egg retrieval was successful and only one embryo was grown, so its transfer was conducted. As a result, Mika got pregnant. However, they found their daughter stopped her heartbeat in the middle of the pregnancy based on the ultrasound in 2024. Coincidently Koyu’s mother, who lived in Japan, was found to pass away at her age of 86. They had deep grief from the tragedies. However, they slowly resumed to their normal daily lives and started the discussion about a baby very slowly, but steadily. They are not saying to overcome these tragedies, but they would like to move forward to their next step by keeping a memory of their unnamed daughter and reminiscences with the mother of Koyu. They have a dream to establish their family in this country and raise a baby here. The Hope for Fertility Foundation offered them significant supports to continue their journey, and Mika and Koyu really appreciate their financial aid and heartwarming words. Their grant not only supports the couple’s IVF journey but also provides them with sustaining encouragement to move forwards to their dream and wishes.

Jarrod and Carly met in 2016. Jarrod had a handsome 3-year-old boy, Ryan, from a previous marriage. At the end of 2018 the two were married and the three of them became a family. Shortly after marriage, Jarrod and Carly began trying to expand their family. When they did not become pregnant as easily at they thought they would, they chose to seek help from Carly’s OBGYN. After labs, urology consultation and appointments, and several rounds of clomid they exhausted the help of her OBGYN and were referred to a local infertility clinic. Here, they found out they were battling both female and male infertility components that would make it near impossible to grow a family without help. They completed IVF at this clinic that produced very poorly graded
embryos that did not result in a successful pregnancy once transferred. After several recommendations, they chose to continue their journey at CCRM in LoneTree, CO. IVF there produced more and better quality embryos. Their first frozen embryo transfer there in 2023 produced a beautiful, healthy baby boy, Brooks. Their second frozen embryo transfer produced a baby girl that was too beautiful for this Earth. They lost their baby girl halfway through the pregnancy. With the generous support from the Hope for Fertility Foundation, they can pursue their dreams of having another baby and completing their family. They are forever thankful to the beautiful souls who make up this foundation and to the generous donors who made this possible for them.

Alexandrea and Zachary are high school sweethearts from 2015 and married in 2023. In the years following getting married, they wished to start a family until the news of male infertility struck their idea of having children. They remained hopeful despite the financial struggles they would soon be faced with having IVF as their only option to conceive. Thank you, Hope Fertility Foundation, for shining the light and bringing hope back into their hearts.

Nick and Christina’s story began in college, where they quickly bonded over a shared love of board games and country dancing. After marrying in 2020, they were eager to grow their family, but their path to parenthood soon became a long journey of resilience. Over the past five years, Christina has navigated two significant surgeries for a uterine septum, endometriosis, and fibroids, alongside a diagnosis of PCOS. Despite the exhaustion of numerous medicated cycles and three IUI attempts, their commitment to one another and wanting a family has never wavered. Now, after half a decade of hoping and praying, Nick and Christina are looking toward the future with renewed optimism. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Hope for Fertility Foundation, they are finally able to move forward with IVF. This grant is more than just financial support; it is a bridge to the dream they’ve held onto for so long-finally holding a baby of their own in their arms.

Jazmine and Zach met eight years ago while both working as mail carriers, and after building a friendship, quickly became inseparable. Over the years, they have built a life centered around love, hard work, and the dream of one day becoming parents. Their fertility journey began in 2020, and what started with excitement and hope slowly turned into years of cycle tracking, lifestyle changes, testing, and unanswered questions. After reaching out to their local fertility clinic, they received their diagnosis and learned that their best chance at growing their family would be IVF with ICSI. Just as they were preparing to move forward with treatment, their lives changed unexpectedly when Zach was involved in a life-threatening accident at the end of 2024. The accident resulted in multiple surgeries and a lengthy hospital stay, leaving him with lasting injuries and creating significant financial hardship for them both. During his recovery, they were forced to put their fertility journey on hold while focusing on healing and rebuilding their lives. Despite every setback, they never let go of their dream of becoming parents. Through every challenge, Jazmine and Zach have leaned on each other and remained hopeful for the future they have dreamed of for years. Family means everything to them, and receiving this grant has given them the opportunity to finally move forward with building the family they have worked so hard for. They are incredibly grateful to the Hope for Fertility Foundation for this life-changing opportunity.”

Evan and Amanda’s fertility journey began in 2023. Both had always dreamed of being parents, with their future hopes and plans centered around raising a family. After trying unsuccessfully for 7 months, Evan found out that he had low motility caused by a varicocele. He underwent surgery shortly after this discovery and they were back on track to creating a family. In November of 2024, their dreams were coming true with a positive pregnancy test. Sadly, this pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage. Devastated by this loss, but encouraged by the reality that they did conceive, they went on to continue to try for 6 more months. Unsuccessful, they sought help from a fertility clinic in June of 2025. With the help of the clinic, they developed a plan to try up to 3 rounds of IUI. The first IUI was a success but ended in another heartbreaking loss. They went on to undergo additional testing, praying for some sort of answer. The answers came, but in a storm. Amanda was diagnosed with endometriosis, Hashimoto’s, a blood clotting disorder and a uterine septum. For the next 4 months, Amanda underwent surgery, testing and doctor’s visits, working to address all of these issues and put their dreams back on track. In March of 2026, they proceeded with their last IUI which was ultimately unsuccessful. Following the doctor’s advice, they decided to move on to IVF. When they started this journey, they never imagined it would look the way it does now. That said, they were and are determined to fulfill their dream of having a family, no mater the struggles, the losses, the surgeries or the financial hardships that the journey has brought. The Hope for Fertility Foundation was a light that they never expected to find along the way. It has given them a new hope and lifted an immense burden from them and they cannot express how unbelievably grateful they are.

Neal and Lauren met on the music scene in Pittsburgh, PA in 2019. After a summer of playing shows together and getting to know each other, they began dating and got married in 2022. They currently reside in Nashville, both chasing their respective music dreams. Lauren writes and performs with her duo The Hobbs Sisters and Neal is the drummer for country artist Nate Smith. However, their biggest dream has always been to start a family together. Coming from close-knit families, Lauren and Neal have always looked forward to having children of their own. Months of trying and negative pregnancy tests led them to a fertility clinic. Test after test brought no answers, leading to a diagnosis of unexplained infertility. After 4 failed IUI’s and no true answer to the cause of their infertility, IVF has become their best chance at having a baby. The cost of IVF has been a challenge for them and they have not yet begun pursuing IVF as a result. Their faith in God has been a strength for them during this journey, a constant reminder to not lose hope. Lauren and Neal are deeply thankful for the support from the Hope For Fertility Foundation. It feels like a light at the end of the tunnel and brings hope after so many months of disappointment. They are thrilled to be able to keep pursuing their dream of having a child.

Interestingly, Austin & Courtney’s journey to building their family began long before they met. In 2015, while single and just beginning graduate school, Courtney was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 22 and underwent chemotherapy treatment. Fortunately, she was able to freeze oocytes prior to starting treatment. Fast forward to 2019, Austin & Courtney met over Mexican food and later married in 2023. Together, they eagerly began pursuing their dream of becoming parents, despite knowing conception could be more challenging for them. After two difficult and unsuccessful years of trying to conceive, countless prayers, and several holistic attempts to maximize fertility, they realized they would need further medical intervention to achieve pregnancy. They chose to pursue IVF, a decision that brought a whirlwind of emotions and significant anxiety, especially surrounding the financial burden. This is where The Hope for Fertility Foundation stepped in. Not only did the foundation provide Austin & Courtney with a generous grant that covered a large portion of their IVF cycle, but they also offered hope, encouragement, and a comforting reminder that they were not walking alone. Over the past several years, Courtney & Austin have learned that dreams don’t always come easy, but the biggest and best dreams are always worth pursuing! They continue to pray that God will bless them with having a baby soon.

Jordan and Michael met during their sophomore year of high school and later attended the University of Michigan together, building a foundation of friendship, partnership, and shared values that continues to shape their family today. Now based in Chicago, they are parents to a joyful and curious three-year-old who loves trains, cars, bike rides, and family adventures. Their journey to parenthood has been one of profound resilience. When their son was born in 2023, Jordan experienced a placental abruption, which led to a preterm birth followed by 5 surgeries to address serious complications. When they struggled to conceive again, months of fertility treatment resulted in a triplet pregnancy — babies they deeply wanted and loved. They lost two of the triplets early in the pregnancy, and despite following every piece of medical guidance, went into preterm labor at 26 weeks. Their daughter fought in the NICU for five days before passing away. Days later, a life-threatening post-partum infection sent Jordan to the hospital for over two weeks. She required a hysterectomy, permanently ending Jordan’s ability to carry future pregnancies. Gestational surrogacy is their path forward — one they are pursuing with hope, intention, and love, with the dream of giving their son a sibling. They are honored to be supported by the Hope for Fertility Foundation and grateful for helping make their family’s next chapter possible.

Nicholas and Paris met in May 2020, right as the world was shutting down. The early days of their relationship were filled with movies, homemade meals, and distancing from others, which ultimately brought them closer to each other. Their favorite times are spent baking, traveling, binging a good TV show, and taking their 4-year-old Goldendoodle, Artemis, for walks at her favorite park. When Nicholas and Paris decided a few years ago to start a family, they both knew there might be complications since Paris had had one of her fallopian tubes removed at age 19, due to endometriosis, but they were yet to find out how many complications they would encounter over the following years. Nicholas was diagnosed with low sperm count shortly after they started trying. Doctor’s visits, tests, procedures, changing clinics, trying any old wives’ tales they came across, and many difficult conversations ultimately led to them being told that IVF is their only option to conceive a child of their own. Despite the frustration, heartbreak, and uncertainty that have come from this experience, their bond has deepened in unexpected ways. As fate would have it, the same week they received the news about the grant, they were deciding whether to put off their next treatment due to the financial, physical, and emotional strain. Because of this incredible opportunity, they have a renewed sense of hope and can’t wait for the day they get to share the happy news they’ve felt was only in their dreams. Nicholas and Paris are immensely grateful that the Hope for Fertility Foundation has chosen them as recipients of this life-changing grant.

Shana and Andrew grew up not too far from each other, and they didn’t even know it at the time. They met in their early twenties, and some would say they fell for each other immediately. They got married in 2020 during the pandemic, and then a few years later they were able to save up and purchase their first house. It was very welcome after spending years in a tiny five hundred square foot apartment. Shana had dreamed of being a nurse ever since she underwent brain surgery for a brain tumor when she was fifteen years old. She has been a nurse for 6 years now and loves helping patients. Andrew is a hands on guy who works at a manufacturing plant for medical equipment. Shana was diagnosed with PCOS in her early 20’s. Coming from a nursing background, she had some knowledge about what having PCOS meant in terms of fertility. After several months of trying oral medications, it became clear that a pregnancy would not happen without further intervention. Shana’s last IVF cycle ended with a miscarriage, which crushed them both. Even in that darkness, Shana and Andrew are still hopeful to try again for a healthy pregnancy. They are extremely grateful for the generous donation from the foundation and its donors to help them pursue starting their little family.

For eleven years, Chantelle and Jeff stood by each other through a really tough season of trying to start a family. Between Chantelle dealing with PCOS and Complex Hyperplasia, it felt like they were constantly hitting dead ends and hearing the word “no”. They always loved the idea of adoption, but the huge price tag made it feel like a door that was permanently locked for them. Everything changed when the Hope for Fertility Foundation stepped in. The grant they received was such a light in the darkness of financial unknown. This grant gave Jeff and Chantelle so much more hope and gratitude. For the first time in over a decade, the dream of holding their baby didn’t feel like a distant star, it felt like a heartbeat away. Thank you Hope for Fertility, this gift has given us the beautiful reality of finally becoming a family of three.

Emily and Robert’s story began when they met in 2013 through mutual friends, and got married a years later. The two are from Arkansas. They knew they wanted to buy a home, and advance in their careers before attempting to start a family. They wanted to feel ready to give their children a wonderful life. In 2018, they bought their first home which was a perfect home and property to raise a family. They were so excited, and started trying for a family in 2020. After trying naturally for a couple of years, they began to wonder why they were not successful so they reached out to a fertility clinic. The couple went through a very tough few years. Emily received a diagnosis of endometriosis with severe damage to her tubes, follow by six failed rounds of IUI. They were then left with the decision to try IVF which brought it’s own hurdles. Even in the pause, Robert and Emily held onto the dream of having a family one day, and continued praying countless prayers, and keeping unwavering faith. Receiving the grant from the Hope for Fertility foundation was so surprising, and has brought back so hope and excitement in their hearts, and they are just so deeply grateful to be chosen. It is difficult to put into words how much this means to them, but they can only hope to share the news of starting a family all thanks to this amazing foundation

Kameliya and Omis were married with so many dreams for their future but life was not easy. For almost two years, they lived far apart — Kameliya was in Iran, and Omid was in the United States. Every day was filled with waiting, hope, and prayers for the moment they could finally build their life together. In 2022, they were finally reunited. Like many couples in love, they dreamed about having a family and imagined filling their home with the laughter of children. They talked about having three babies one day and building the beautiful life they had waited so long for. But after three years of trying to have a baby, their hearts were broken when they found out that their only chance to become parents would be through IVF. The emotional pain was heavy, but the financial pressure was just as hard. IVF treatment is incredibly expensive, and there were moments when they felt completely lost. Omid searched everywhere for hope, trying to stay strong for them, even during the darkest moments of their IVF journey. Then one day, everything changed. When Hope for Fertility announced that they had been chosen to receive help, Omid honestly could not believe it. At that moment, it felt like God was reminding them that they were not alone… that He still loved them and had not forgotten about their dream. They have never been the kind of people to ask others for money or help, which made this journey even harder emotionally. But Hope for Fertility’s kindness gave them something they were beginning to lose: hope. Hope for Fertility reminded them that there are still good people in this world — people willing to reach down and help others carry the weight of difficult times. From the bottom of their hearts, thank you for giving them strength, hope, and another chance to fight for their dream of becoming parents.

Seth and Sarah matched on a dating app in July 2018, quickly discovering a connection that felt steady, joyful, and deeply right. They were married in February 2019 in Provo, Utah, excited to begin building a life and future together. Just four months later, their path took an unexpected turn when Sarah underwent brain surgery to remove a benign tumor on her pituitary gland. In the aftermath, doctors gently prepared them for the likelihood that having children would be difficult. Despite this early challenge, Seth and Sarah held onto hope. In 2023, they began their journey to grow their family, only to learn firsthand how complex their situation truly was. Sarah’s endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and polyps created additional barriers, making conception far more difficult than they had ever anticipated. After three unsuccessful IUI cycles, they found themselves facing the same heartache so many couples know too well—disappointment, uncertainty, and the quiet grief of delayed dreams. After much reflection, prayer, and counsel, Seth and Sarah are now courageously pursuing IVF in hopes of welcoming a child into their home. They are profoundly grateful to The Hope for Fertility Foundation. This grant would be a tremendous blessing—one that renews their hope, strengthens their path forward, and helps give them the chance to build the family they have long dreamed of. It is a gift that would bring them closer to the miracle they have been praying for.

Eric and Katie met in 2013. They dated for almost 2 years and were married the summer of 2015. Having a family was a desire of both and after a year of marriage, they decided it was time to begin that journey. With several months of no success, they sought help from Katie’s gynecologist. After a few months of medication, a positive pregnancy happened. Sadly, a miscarriage resulted a few weeks later. Katie and Eric were referred to a specialist where they completed four rounds of IUI. Again, no success, and they sought the help of a second specialist. IVF was recommended and they gave it a shot. Two embryos were implanted in Katie but they did not survive, nor did any of the other embryos from the IVF cycle. It was then Eric and Katie learned there was a defect in Katie’s eggs that prevented them from developing into viable embryos. They were crushed. With their faith in God and support from family and friends, they worked through the heartache but still wanted to have a family, and adoption was looked into. While researching options, they came across embryo adoption. In the fall of 2023, Eric and Katie adopted 6 ‘Snowflake’ embryos. In January of 2024, one embryo was implanted in Katie and a positive pregnancy developed. A healthy baby boy was born in September. With their son almost 2 years old, Eric and Katie would like to add to their family, and give their son a playmate. The grant from The Hope for Fertility Foundation will allow them to complete a second transfer of their adopted embryos while allowing them to keep a focus on their growing family.

Rianna and Raphael are a couple located in super hot and sunny Houston, Texas. They’re the big people in a little family made up of them and their furry kiddo Kobe, an energetic and opinionated Mini Schnauzer. Their story as a couple started in 2021 and they were married Juneteenth 2023. Their journey towards parenthood has been set up to be a battle from the start. At only sixteen years old, Rianna was diagnosed with Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, in which doctors told her that her chance of naturally conceiving a child was in the realm of 5%. This was devastating at the time – Rianna had always had this dream of a big family, with adopted kids and biological kids alike. But despite this diagnosis – and acknowledging that their journey would need a lot of effort, prayer, and money – Rianna & Raphael committed to trying. As Christians, they have always put their trust in God despite what circumstances may look like at the moment, choosing to pray and then act in the full belief that, if not, God is still good to them. Delving into the financial burden required for donor eggs and IVF makes them so grateful for the Hope for Fertility Foundation and all of those who donate to them. The blessing of these funds will go a long way towards starting the family they’ve prayed so heavily for.

Bryan and Kristen met in 2015 and were married in 2017. Since the beginning of their marriage, they have dreamed of growing their family. Over the past several years, that journey has been marked by many challenges, including six miscarriages, three rounds of IVF ( total loss of 12 embryos), and two failed adoptions. Despite these hardships, their desire to become parents has never wavered. Family is at the center of their lives, and they cherish every moment spent with both sides of their family, especially their four nephews and five nieces. Bryan and Kristen find so much joy in being present and involved. Their greatest hope is to one day welcome children into their home to share in family traditions and grow up surrounded by love. After so much difficulty, Kristen’s sister felt inspired to offer an incredible gift to become a surrogate. With renewed hope, Bryan and Kristen moved forward with another IVF cycle to create embryos. Although they were able to create four embryos, all were genetically abnormal and could not be used. Determined to continue their journey, Bryan and Kristen have decided to pursue the path of using an egg donor alongside surrogacy. They are deeply grateful to Kristen’s sister for her willingness to make such a selfless sacrifice to help them grow their family. After years of emotional and financial strain, they reached a point where continuing forward felt uncertain. Receiving support from the Hope Fertility Foundation has been nothing short of a miracle. This grant has provided not only financial relief, but also renewed hope and the ability to keep moving toward their dream. They are both profoundly thankful for the generosity of those who donate and the individuals who make the work of the foundation possible. They feel incredibly blessed by this opportunity and remain hopeful that their long journey will ultimately lead to the family they have always dreamed of.