Campaign Story

My name is Angela, and I am 38 years old. I was born with a rare genetic lung condition called Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). This condition has affected my health throughout my life and has also left me unable to become pregnant naturally. After years of searching for answers, I learned that IVF is my only opportunity to become a mother.
Becoming a mother has always meant everything to me. I come from a loving family with three sisters who all have beautiful children, and while I cherish being an aunt, it has been heartbreaking knowing I am the only one affected by this rare condition. Deep in my heart, I have always dreamed of having a family of my own — to love a child unconditionally, to nurture them, and to experience the joy of motherhood.
Living with PCD has not been easy. I have endured years of medical trauma, chronic lung infections, and constant treatments due to mucus building up in my lungs. There have been many difficult days, but through it all, my dream of becoming a mother has never faded. In many ways, that dream has given me strength and hope during my hardest moments.
A fertility specialist has told me that although I still have a chance to pursue IVF, time is not on my side. I am at a critical point in my fertility journey, and this may be my last opportunity to make my dream come true.
Financially, this journey has been overwhelming. I previously started fertility treatments while working and carrying the burden completely on my own. Unfortunately, after losing my job, I also lost my insurance coverage and had to stop treatment. Now, three years later, I am trying again, but the cost of commercial insurance and fertility care is more than I can manage alone.
I am humbly asking for support to help me continue my IVF journey and finally have the chance to create the family I have prayed for my entire life. This fundraiser would go directly toward fertility treatments and medical expenses that could help make my dream of becoming a mother possible.
Words cannot fully express how much this means to me. I think about this dream every single day. Despite the insecurities and heartbreak infertility has brought into my life, I still hold onto hope. I truly believe I would be a loving and devoted mother, and I am holding onto faith that this opportunity is still possible for me.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read my story, for your kindness, and for any support you may be able to give. Every prayer, share, and donation means more than I could ever put into words.