Journey to Baby Gelen
Journey to Baby Gelen
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$10,000.00
Fundraiser Goal -
$5,520.00
Funds Raised -
106
Days to go
KateLynn Gelen is organizing this fundraiser.
Campaign Story
We are the Gelens! My name is Kate and I have been with my husband Zach for 7 years. On our third date I dropped a bomb on him while eating a cheeseburger…a double whammy and a true test. I explained that having children might prove difficult for me because at 21 years of age I was diagnosed with a form of choriocarcinoma which left me with a lot of scar tissue and other uncertainties. I figured if he stuck around through that news and my face while eating a cheeseburger then he would be a keeper. That is exactly what he did. My husband has been by my side through 2 surgeries, 6 failed IUI cycles, 2 failed IVF cycles and the two years following of tears and prayers over our next steps. We contemplated all our options for two years following our last failed IVF cycle and we are finally ready to announce that we are pursuing a journey to build our family through traditional surrogacy. Zach and I have built a beautiful life together filled with our wonderful family and many friends and we just can’t wait to bring Baby G into this world with you all.
We are asking our family, friends, and community to lend a hand by donating to our fundraiser to aid in the financial burden of surrogacy. We would be honored if you could help by donating and sharing our journey with others. Even $5 would mean the world in helping us to achieve our goal of becoming a family of three. Thank you!
| Name | Donation | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Horowitz | $100.00 | September 13, 2024 |
| Lisa Schwartz | $100.00 | September 13, 2024 |
| Jen Gesing | $20.00 | September 09, 2024 |
| Jamie Edwards | $30.00 | September 09, 2024 |
| Anonymous | $20.00 | September 09, 2024 |
| Shawne Hunt | $100.00 | September 09, 2024 |
| Colleen Cannon | $200.00 | September 08, 2024 |
| Ellen Stay-Gelen | $100.00 | August 30, 2024 |
| Jeff Crouch | $25.00 | August 29, 2024 |
| Timothy Phearsdorf | $200.00 | August 21, 2024 |
| Monica Emery | $100.00 | August 20, 2024 |
| Elissa Paar | $25.00 | August 19, 2024 |
| James Tretter | $200.00 | August 19, 2024 |
| Tyler & Breanna Threehouse | $250.00 | August 18, 2024 |
| Mary and Chris Domes | $1,500.00 | August 18, 2024 |
| Carol Skudlarek | $300.00 | August 17, 2024 |
| Patricia Gelen | $200.00 | August 16, 2024 |
| Kevin Bell | $150.00 | August 16, 2024 |
| Gretchen Spencer | $50.00 | August 16, 2024 |
| Ronilyn Sunzeri | $100.00 | August 15, 2024 |
| Diana Piccioli | $100.00 | August 15, 2024 |
| Erica Hatzell | $20.00 | August 14, 2024 |
| Matt Phearsdorf | $100.00 | August 14, 2024 |
| Nathan Keenan | $100.00 | August 14, 2024 |
| Cole Gelen | $200.00 | August 14, 2024 |
| Deanne Crowley | $50.00 | August 13, 2024 |
| Liam McKee | $100.00 | August 13, 2024 |
| Brandi Sprout | $25.00 | August 13, 2024 |
| Hanna Nunn | $20.00 | August 13, 2024 |
| Alicia Bockmier | $500.00 | August 13, 2024 |
| Hannah Phearsdorf | $100.00 | August 13, 2024 |
| Richelle Radomski | $20.00 | August 12, 2024 |
| Rachelle Heffner | $25.00 | August 12, 2024 |
| Anonymous | $50.00 | August 12, 2024 |
| Alex Dillon | $30.00 | August 12, 2024 |
| Connor King | $50.00 | August 12, 2024 |
| Michelle George | $20.00 | August 11, 2024 |
| Scott Brady | $25.00 | August 11, 2024 |
| Hillary Moulton | $200.00 | August 11, 2024 |
| Allison Acton | $15.00 | July 17, 2024 |
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KateLynn Gelen is organizing this fundraiser.