Mother by Choice

Lafayette, LA (US)
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Created 3 months ago
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Fertility Treatments

Mother by Choice

by Melana Lloyd

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  • $3,000.00

    Fundraiser Goal
  • $1,100.00

    Funds Raised
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$1,100.00 raised of $3,000.00 Goal
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Lafayette, LA (US)

Melana Lloyd is organizing this fundraiser.

Campaign Story >

Campaign Story

I am Melana, also known as Ms. Lloyd, Mel, T-Lana, Mama Melana, Auntie Melana, Tante Lane and Godmother. By profession, I am a performer, educationalist and educational entrepreneur. I am also a sister, friend, daughter and soon to be mother-by-choice. Unbeknownst to many, this has been a 7 year voyage to this present moment. The way has been filled with incredible triumphs and moire that would make one either cry or simply cringe. I am grateful for all the peaks and valleys as they have led me to this very moment of asking for support from my dearest friends, family and community at large.

What happened seven year ago? A fateful conversation with a drummer after Haitian dance class. He said to me, “You don’t have any kids. You need at least three.” While I would not consider three at the tender age of 35, I would consider one. So I set out to find a suitable partner and get things moving. Five years into that relationship, we found out that not only did I have tumors in my uterus my fallopian tubes were blocked. Screech. As a professional dancer, my body being my instrument, nothing outside of a sprained ankle or pulled muscle had ever been wrong with me. Everything I’ve done since that day has been to confirm that I am healthy and well. Tens of thousands of dollars in visits, treatments, herbs, therapy visits, Accupuncture, island ventures later, I am here. I have accepted that this is my decision alone and I will need the help of my community to make it happen on all fronts. If you don’t already know this is a process that is extremely costly; kin to higher education or starting a business.

I am in a good place. I have accessed my retirement to the point that I feel comfortable. I have maxed out next year’s HSA contribution. I am asking my community for $4000.00 in support. This will ensure that whether I choose adoption, surrogacy or another path, that I will do so with ease. Please consider contributing to this effort directly as a donation through this fundraiser or by donating in my name to The Gift of Parent’s $25K grant. Thank you in advance for your kindness, generosity and moment of your time. All things are possible! And…no matter what transpires, this is going to be FUN!

Name Donation Date
Shayla Ferguson $100.00 January 17, 2025
Shamona Dean $200.00 January 09, 2025
Miranda & Hebert Zenon $100.00 January 05, 2025
Andrea Perry $50.00 January 03, 2025
Patricia Simon $200.00 January 02, 2025
Atieno Obala $200.00 January 01, 2025
Renee Randall $100.00 December 31, 2024
Elena Thomas $50.00 December 30, 2024
Tammy Hall $100.00 December 30, 2024
Shayla Ferguson commented with a $100 donation about 2 months ago
I look forward to the day of meeting your little one with a big hug. You have asked and shall receive, name it and claim it. Love you❤️
Andrea Perry commented with a $50 donation about 2 months ago
Know that you are not alone on this journey! With God all things are possible. Stay prayerful during and after this course. Blessings upon blessings are in-store for you! Xoxo, Andrea
Atieno Obala commented with a $200 donation about 2 months ago
Faith = Blessings