Help Us Grow Our Family

Grand Rapids , MI (US)
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Created 3 months ago
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Fertility Treatments

Help Us Grow Our Family

by Karla VanderKodde

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  • $20,000.00

    Fundraiser Goal
  • $1,000.00

    Funds Raised
  • 111

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$1,000.00 raised of $20,000.00 Goal
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Grand Rapids , MI (US)

Karla VanderKodde is organizing this fundraiser.

Campaign Story >

Campaign Story

In 2015, I (Karla) went off birth control hoping to grow our family. We started off excited and hopeful for what our future had in store. Our hope and excitement were met with disappointment every month and year without a positive pregnancy test.

A couple of years after starting this journey, we decided to start fertility treatments with timed intercourse. We were still met with disappointment. It began putting a strain on our marriage, so we took a break to get back to enjoying our marriage. Once we were ready to try again, we tried a more holistic approach with vitamins and fertility tracking devices. After which, we were still met with disappointment.

This past year, we decided to start fertility treatments once again by way of IVF (in vitro fertilization). Everything felt exciting and hopeful again. Not only were the staff and doctors positive, but also the treatments were having positive results. The retrieval was successful, and we got a positive return. We were very hopeful when the transfer came to pass, only to be met with disappointment once again. Fortunately, we still have another chance.

Unfortunately, the process of the retrieval and transfer has diminished our finances. We have exhausted our resources, not only our own but also through family. We are asking for any little bit you can afford to donate, because every bit matters and is greatly appreciated.

Name Donation Date
Anonymous $100.00 January 19, 2025
Anonymous $100.00 January 16, 2025
Rayce Patterson $200.00 January 10, 2025
Anonymous $200.00 January 09, 2025
Katie Ilbrink $200.00 December 22, 2024
Anonymous $200.00 December 21, 2024
Anonymous commented with a $100 donation about 2 months ago
Best wishes and prayers for success.
Anonymous commented with a $200 donation about 2 months ago
Praying that things turn out better during the next attempt! Love you guys.
Katie Ilbrink commented with a $200 donation about 3 months ago
To my dearest Karla and Jordan, you two are the strongest people I know! Through your patience, bravery, and vulnerability, I pray your hopes and desires will continue to flourish through the generosity of others.