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S3 NIAW E1 Who?! Breaking the Silence: Kicking Off National Infertility Awareness Week

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Summary:

In this special episode, Whitney launches a series of conversations for National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), focusing on the power of storytelling, advocacy, and support. Whitney shares the history and mission behind Resolve: The National Infertility Association and explains why raising awareness is critical to breaking the stigma surrounding infertility. She emphasizes that infertility impacts individuals and couples from all walks of life and encourages listeners to engage in the conversation—whether through sharing their story, supporting a loved one, or simply listening with compassion. This episode sets the tone for a week dedicated to visibility, understanding, and hope for those navigating the infertility journey.

Takeaways:

-National Infertility Awareness Week aims to empower individuals.
-Resolve was founded to provide support for infertility.
-Infertility affects one in six people.
-Every infertility journey is unique but united by love.
-NIAW raises awareness and fosters change in policies.
-Community events help connect those affected by infertility.
-The theme 'all infertility' highlights inclusivity.
-Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions provides hope and solutions.
-Sharing stories is vital for breaking the silence.
-Support and advocacy are crucial for those facing infertility.

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NIAW 2024 Special with Rebecca Flick

NIAW fundraiser dinner (Cohosted by Egg Donor and Surrogate Solutions)

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Introduction to NIAW Series

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Hi everyone and welcome to Me, You, and Who. Today we're kicking off a very special series in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week or NIAW.
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If you're not familiar, RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, was founded in 1974 when a group of women gathered around a kitchen table united by a common struggle.
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They needed support, resources, and people who truly understood what it was like to live with infertility. Since then, Resolve has been at the forefront of advocacy, education, and emotional support, working to ensure that anyone facing infertility has access to the resources, care, and policy changes they need to build their families.

Purpose and Impact of NIAW

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National Infertility Awareness Week was launched by Resolve in 1989 as a way to empower people to share their stories. Too often, misconceptions and outdated policies create unnecessary barriers for those trying to grow their families.
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NIAW gives a voice to the infertility community, raises awareness, and fosters change. It's about breaking the silence, building connections, and making sure no one has to navigate infertility alone.
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Infertility is more common than many realize. One in six people will experience it at some point in their lives, and yet for so many, the journey can feel isolating, frustrating, and overwhelming.
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That's why this year's theme, All Infertility, is so important. Infertility doesn't discriminate. It affects people of all backgrounds, relationship statuses, and walks of life.

Support Paths and Solutions

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Every story matters and every person deserves access to the care and support they need. At Egg Donor and Surrogate Solutions, we see firsthand how infertility impacts people.
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Every journey is different, but they all have one thing in common, a deep, unwavering love for the child they are working so hard to bring into the world. Whether it's through egg donation, surrogacy, or other paths to parenthood, we believe in providing hope and real solutions for those longing to create their families.
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And because this week is so meaningful, we're doing something extra special. We're dropping a new episode every single day of NIAW. You'll hear from surrogates, egg donors, reproductive and chronologists, intended parents, and other incredible voices in the infertility space.
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Also, be sure to go to at create a happy family on Instagram and TikTok to see how egg donor and surrogate solutions is all in fertility.

Events and Sponsorships

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There are also so many ways to get involved this week.
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You can visit infertilityawareness.org to see all of the events happening for NIAW. And if you're in the Dallas area, we'd love to invite you to a very special event.
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Egg donor and surrogate solutions is a proud sponsor of a fundraising dinner for Resolve. happening on April 24th at Masero in Victory Park. This dinner is not just a chance to connect with others in the community.
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It's a way to directly support Resolve's mission of advocacy, awareness, and access to care. You can get a ticket by clicking the link in our show

Engagement and Story Sharing

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notes. And if you'd like to dive in even deeper into the impact of NIAW, check out last year's NIAW series where we interviewed Resolve's Chief External Affairs Officer, Rebecca Flick.
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She shared her personal story as well as why events like NIAW are so vital in shaping awareness and advocacy around infertility. You can find that episode linked in our show notes as well.
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So whether you're facing infertility yourself, supporting someone who is, or just want to learn more about third-party reproduction, this is the perfect time to tune in.
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Let's start important conversations, share powerful stories, and most importantly, spread hope. See you tomorrow.