Alissa and Michael’s Surrogacy Journey
Alissa and Michael’s Surrogacy Journey
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$20,000.00
Fundraiser Goal -
$12,555.00
Funds Raised -
36
Days to go
Barrett Way is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Alissa Sugermeyer.
Campaign Story
I am creating this fundraiser for my sister, Alissa, and my brother-in-law, Michael, who are in the process of their gestational surrogacy journey.
My younger sister and I were both adopted as infants. Alissa was adopted from Seoul, South Korea when she was four months old, which left her with a deep understanding of the various ways that families come together. She has always wanted a large family with multiple children, both biological and adopted. Alissa and her husband, Michael, cannot wait to start growing their family, but it has not and will not come easily for them.
When Alissa was an adolescent, she was diagnosed with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, which ultimately means that she was born without a uterus. She has known for years that she cannot get pregnant and carry her own child. She does, however, have healthy ovaries and eggs, so Alissa and Michael are able to create their own embryos through IVF treatments. They have recently begun their journey to parenthood, with the hope of using a gestational surrogate to carry their biological child.
Alissa has been saving since discovering her condition, and since marrying Michael, they have continued to put everything they can afford toward their “baby fund.” Although the end result is worth every penny, the gestational surrogacy journey is incredibly expensive, costing $150,000 to $200,000, which is not covered by insurance.
Alissa and Michael are not ones to ask for help financially, but I would like to ask on behalf of my sister and brother-in-law. Any amount at all will help to relieve some of the financial strain that comes with this process.
Thank you so much.
A loving brother and future uncle,
Barrett
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09-20-2023
Thanks again!
We wanted to once again thank everyone for the support. We recently received some hopeful news from our agency and are excited to continue our journey!
Love, Michael and Alissa
| Name | Donation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Platenik | $25.00 | September 21, 2023 |
| Laura Eckhoff | $50.00 | September 18, 2023 |
| Judith Baca | $250.00 | July 14, 2023 |
| Anne Abbott | $200.00 | July 05, 2023 |
| Colleen and Henry Buell | $100.00 | June 28, 2023 |
| Jay Jones | $200.00 | June 21, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | June 20, 2023 |
| Janice Merrill | $40.00 | June 09, 2023 |
| Dana Zabilansky | $50.00 | June 06, 2023 |
| Bridgette Koffie | $40.00 | June 06, 2023 |
| Ellen Pixley | $50.00 | June 02, 2023 |
| Colleen and Henry Buell | $100.00 | May 29, 2023 |
| Laura and Mike Cienciwa | $100.00 | May 24, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $710.00 | May 23, 2023 |
| Ronald Tetreault | $100.00 | May 21, 2023 |
| Rosemary Lee | $50.00 | May 20, 2023 |
| Barbara Hill | $50.00 | May 15, 2023 |
| Lisa Frigo | $200.00 | May 11, 2023 |
| Denise & Brian Quinn | $200.00 | May 10, 2023 |
| Jean + Paul Mykietyn | $100.00 | May 08, 2023 |
| Elaine Souza | $100.00 | May 08, 2023 |
| Wendi Obuchowski | $50.00 | May 08, 2023 |
| Kim & Jim Kietzman | $300.00 | May 04, 2023 |
| Ann Johnson | $25.00 | May 04, 2023 |
| Ruth Haley | $50.00 | May 04, 2023 |
| Jeff Platenik | $20.00 | May 04, 2023 |
| Donna & Jim Toomey | $200.00 | May 04, 2023 |
| Jerry/Pat DiLillo | $100.00 | May 03, 2023 |
| Tim McLinden | $100.00 | May 02, 2023 |
| Matt Albano | $100.00 | May 01, 2023 |
| Kristin Hensinger | $100.00 | April 30, 2023 |
| Olga Monteiro | $50.00 | April 30, 2023 |
| Anthony Monteiro | $50.00 | April 29, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $500.00 | April 29, 2023 |
| Lise Boilard | $100.00 | April 29, 2023 |
| Robert Brown | $200.00 | April 29, 2023 |
| Leah Levesque | $20.00 | April 29, 2023 |
| Erin Bradley | $20.00 | April 29, 2023 |
| Leda Shaheen | $40.00 | April 29, 2023 |
| Kathryn Manocchia (Abbott) | $50.00 | April 29, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $1,000.00 | April 28, 2023 |
| Colin Smith | $100.00 | April 27, 2023 |
| Joe & Kristen Altiere | $100.00 | April 25, 2023 |
| Craig Landry | $150.00 | April 24, 2023 |
| Kathleen Landry | $200.00 | April 24, 2023 |
| Alicia Landy | $50.00 | April 24, 2023 |
| Carol Way | $200.00 | April 23, 2023 |
| Jill Cutspec | $100.00 | April 23, 2023 |
| Alexandra Colbert | $100.00 | April 23, 2023 |
| Ryan Monteiro | $50.00 | April 22, 2023 |
| Nicole DePaola | $100.00 | April 21, 2023 |
| Meg Ferrara | $50.00 | April 19, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | April 19, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $100.00 | April 19, 2023 |
| Jason Landry | $100.00 | April 19, 2023 |
| amanda Warren | $100.00 | April 16, 2023 |
| Ryan and Hannah Best | $300.00 | April 15, 2023 |
| Colbert Lessard | $200.00 | April 15, 2023 |
| Patricia McCullough | $40.00 | April 15, 2023 |
| Breanne Dufault | $100.00 | April 15, 2023 |
| Julie Reed | $50.00 | April 14, 2023 |
| Joli Lannon | $100.00 | April 14, 2023 |
| Cherise Callery | $50.00 | April 14, 2023 |
| Dema Hakim | $50.00 | April 14, 2023 |
| Greg Boilard | $50.00 | April 14, 2023 |
| Dan & Suzanne Jalbert | $300.00 | April 14, 2023 |
| Lea & Travis Drappi | $100.00 | April 14, 2023 |
| Scott and Kelley Legacy | $50.00 | April 14, 2023 |
| Weston Miller | $200.00 | April 14, 2023 |
| Karen Keenan | $200.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Jordan Banks | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Laurie Sullivan | $50.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Kathryn Minucci | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Shanyn Dudley | $75.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| celeste montessi | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Barbara Hill | $50.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Margaret McGohey | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Lynde Blanton | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Tim Cook | $250.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Dave Tromblay | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Jennifer DeSousa | $50.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Kelsey Hamill | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Ann Staulo | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Ryan brown | $50.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Amy Dean | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Tony & Ally Rovelli | $200.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Miranda McLaughlin | $50.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Katherine Morse | $500.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Chris Wystepek | $25.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Dana Ruh | $100.00 | April 13, 2023 |
| Michael Lynch | $100.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| Laura&Sean Brooks | $100.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| Emily Dumala-Hepler | $100.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| Tim Rogers | $50.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| Matthew Lavoie | $100.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| edward Burnham | $75.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| Whitney Gunningsmith | $50.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| Liz Gibbs | $200.00 | April 12, 2023 |
| Laura Eckhoff | $50.00 | April 12, 2023 |
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Barrett Way is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Alissa Sugermeyer.