About 1 in 8 couples across the United States deal with some form of infertility. There are good chances that someone you know has had, is currently having, or will have difficulties with conceiving a child. To the outside world, they appear to be normal couples. But not everyone sees the internal struggle that they face every. single. day.
One of the biggest roadblocks to starting fertility treatments is money. On average, one round of IVF costs $12,000 to $15,000, and most insurance companies do not cover infertility.
Having dealt with infertility themselves, Chase and Tedi Palmer decided they wanted to try and make a difference. In March 2016, during their 2nd IVF cycle, with the help of close friends, they started The Hope for Fertility Foundation. A nonprofit organization whose purpose is to raise infertility awareness, to provide financial support, and most importantly, bring HOPE back into the lives of couples who feel that there is none.
Our mission is: “To provide HOPE to couples struggling in their journey to creating or expanding their families, by helping them tell their story, by spreading infertility awareness, and providing financial assistance through grants and fundraisers.“