Today is the random act bi-centennial; Day 200! Since it is a nice round number, I'd love to thank everyone who has ever helped with a random act, suggested an act, and even just followed along with acts by reading this blog. December 31st will be here before we know it but lets not get ahead of ourselves. There are still 166 random acts to perform after today. On to Day 200...
Infertility affects 7.3 million people in the U.S. This figure represents 12% of women of childbearing age, or 1 in 8 couples. Fortunately for me I knew the source of my infertility at a very young age so seeking out surrogacy as our path to parenthood was an easy decision. But for many the source of their infertility is unknown and so many couples struggle for answers and deal with monthly disappointment during the process.
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, established in 1974, is a non-profit organization with the only established, nationwide network mandated to promote reproductive health and to ensure equal access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders. RESOLVE improves the lives of women and men living with infertility.
Project IF is RESOLVE's ongoing public education project. The goal is to make sure the public
- understands that infertility is a disease that affects 1 in 8 couples of reproductive age;
- acknowledges that there are many ways to build a family;
- understands that the disease of infertility impacts the physical, emotional, and financial health of those that are facing it;
- and those diagnosed know when to seek the advice of a specialist.
For today's random act I supported Project If by taking the pledge in recognition of the work that RESOLVE, its supporters and I will do together to ensure that people with infertility stop being ignored. I can be part of the solution to stop the cycle of misunderstanding.
Day 200 - Took the pledge for infertility
Some pictures with our amazing surrogate!
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