About Us

Fertility Friends Foundation is a registered Canadian charity that provides educational resources and financial support for families going through fertility treatments.

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No one should give up building a family for financial reasons.

Dr. Chloé Roumain, Chair & Co-Founder, Fertility Friends Foundation

Fertility Friends Foundation

Our foundation aims to create a positive environment for any approved applicant to access a support system from fertility specialists, naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, osteopaths, physiotherapists, psychotherapists, genetic counsellors, mindset coaches, and more.

Did you know that 1 out of 6 couples suffer from infertility? It is true.

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Fertility Treatments

Statistics

55% of IVF cycles in Ontario are privately funded
75% of gestational carriers are privately funded

The psychological and financial costs of fertility treatments are enormous.

Join Us in Lending a Helping Hand

Many individuals are looking for help to start a family on their own. The generous support of individuals like you makes it possible to alleviate the financial and psychological burden of infertility.

Grant Application

Grants are open to individuals or couples who hope to build their family through assisted reproduction. Our committee takes financial hardship seriously and consideration will be given to each grant recipients.

"Going through fertility treatments is treacherous as it requires a lot of patience, strength and enormous amounts of courage. "

Patient C & Patient K – Couple: Age 34 & 38

"Now a mom to two children, I know that there should never be a dollar amount that should hinder one's ability to conceive a child."

Patient M: Age 37

"My heart aches for each and every couple who has to endure the financial burden that comes with infertility and the desire to so badly want to grow their family. "

Patient M: Age 36

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You will receive news from Fertility Friends Foundation, special features, and interesting information about fertility treatments.

Contact Us

Have questions about Fertility Friends Foundation? Reach out to us and we will be in touch. Let’s help those in need of fertility treatments.

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@triofertility thank you for being a matching part

@triofertility thank you for being a matching partner!!!! For our upcoming 25 Donations in 25 Hours Campaign which goes live Nov 14-15!

With YOUR support we can go twice as far in helping Canadians on their journey to parenthood.

For every dollar donated during this campaign, our generous partner clinics will match it, effectively DOUBLING your contribution! Spread the word to your friends and family.

Use the hashtag #FFFTwentyFive2024 to show your support!

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY.

Your kindness and generosity, along with the support of our partner clinics, can be the key to bringing hope and happiness to many families. 💕 we can go twice as far in helping Canadians on their journey to parenthood.

For every dollar donated during this campaign, our generous partner clinics will match it, effectively DOUBLING your contribution! Spread the word to your friends and family.

Use the hashtag #FFFTwentyFive2024 to show your support!

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY.

Your kindness and generosity, along with the support of our partner clinics, can be the key to bringing hope and happiness to many families. 💕

@rahivictory.md we are so excited that you are joi

@rahivictory.md we are so excited that you are joining us as a matching partner for our upcoming 25 Donations in 25 Hours Campaign! You are such a great partner to us and being part of this campaign means the 🌍!!!!

With YOUR support we can go twice as far in helping Canadians on their journey to parenthood.

For every dollar donated during this campaign, our generous partner clinics will match it, effectively DOUBLING your contribution! Spread the word to your friends and family.

Use the hashtag #FFFTwentyFive2024 to show your support!

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY.

Your kindness and generosity, along with the support of our partner clinics, can be the key to bringing hope and happiness to many families. 💕

@markhamfertility A BIG THANK YOU 🫵 for being a

@markhamfertility A BIG THANK YOU 🫵 for being a matching partner for our upcoming 25 Donations in 25 Hours Campaign!

With YOUR support we can go twice as far in helping Canadians on their journey to parenthood.

For every dollar donated during this campaign, our generous partner clinics will match it, effectively DOUBLING your contribution! Spread the word to your friends and family.

Use the hashtag #FFFTwentyFive2024 to show your support!

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY.

Your kindness and generosity, along with the support of our partner clinics, can be the key to bringing hope and happiness to many families. 💕

Today we are thanking @tripodfertility for being o

Today we are thanking @tripodfertility for being one of our amazing and generous matching partner for our #ffftwentyfive2024 campaign!

For every dollar donated during this campaign, our generous partner clinics will match it, effectively DOUBLING your contributions! Spread the word to your friends and family.

AND, if we secure 25 ambassadors for the campaign, Tripod Fertility will donate an additional $2,500 to Fertility Friends Foundation—enough to fund 50% of a fertility grant. This means that your efforts as an ambassador could make an even bigger impact!

Together we can make dreams come true!

Mark your calendars for Nov 14-15 where we come together to raise 25 donations in 25 hours aiming to hit our $40,000 goal!!

#fertilitygrants

We are so excited to start to announce our amazing

We are so excited to start to announce our amazing matching partners for our upcoming 25 Donations in 25 Hours Campaign!

Today we say a huge thanks to @triofertilitymississauga !! With YOUR support we can go twice as far in helping Canadians on their journey to parenthood.

For every dollar donated during this campaign, our generous partner clinics will match it, effectively DOUBLING your contribution! Spread the word to your friends and family.

Use the hashtag #FFFTwentyFive2024 to show your support!

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY.

Your kindness and generosity, along with the support of our partner clinics, can be the key to bringing hope and happiness to many families. 💕

25 Donations in 25 Hours is an exciting fundraisin

25 Donations in 25 Hours is an exciting fundraising event where we aim to collect as many donations as possible in just 25 hours.

Ambassadors play a crucial role by rallying their communities to support Fertility Friends Foundation, encouraging friends, family, and/or social media followers to contribute, aiming at collecting 25 donations in their names.

To make our $40,000 goal a reality, we’re looking for ambassadors who will be champions for the campaign and encourage their networks to donate.

We need passionate individuals to become ambassadors for the “25 Donations in 25 Hours” campaign.

As an ambassador, you will:

⭐️ Share our campaign with your friends, family, and social media followers.

⭐️ Encourage donations in your name within the 25-hour window.

You’ll receive a social media kit with ready-made posts, graphics, and tips to help you get the word out, making it easy to engage your community and inspire action.

AND, if we secure 25 ambassadors for the campaign, @tripodfertility will donate an additional $2,500 to Fertility Friends Foundation—enough to fund 50% of a fertility grant. This means that your efforts as an ambassador could make an even bigger impact!

Comment or DM “Ambassador” and our team will reach out will the information you need!

🚪Our doors are now open for Fall 2024 Applicati

🚪Our doors are now open for Fall 2024 Applications!!

🔗Link in bio to apply!

#fertilitygrants #fertilityjourney

✨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: 25 DONATIONS IN 25 HOURS IS B

✨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: 25 DONATIONS IN 25 HOURS IS BACK!!✨

Mark your calendars for our annual 25 Donations in 25 Hours donation drive, taking place from Thursday, November 14 to Friday, November 15! This special event is dedicated to raising vital funds for Fertility Friends Foundation’s fall grants, which help individuals and couples overcome the financial barriers to fertility treatment and make their dreams of parenthood a reality.

Together let’s raise $40,000 for our fertility grants!

100% of the funds raised during this campaign will go to fertility grants.

Fertility Friends Foundation sends tax receipts for donations above $25.00. If you give $25.00 or more to this campaign, your donation will be 100% tax-deductible.

Why Should You Participate?

💰Double Your Impact: Thanks to our generous matching gift partners, every donation made during the drive will be matched, allowing us to double the impact of your support.

💪Empower Hope: Your contribution directly supports those struggling with infertility by providing them with the resources they need to pursue their dream of starting a family.

💕Community Support: Join a community of caring individuals and organizations who believe that everyone deserves a chance to build a family, regardless of financial circumstances.

Whether you donate, spread the word, or both, your involvement in this year’s 25 Donations in 25 Hours donation drive will help make a significant difference. Together, we can change lives and bring hope to those on their fertility journey. Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to make an impact!

#FFFTwentyFive2024

We Iove sharing the amazing work of our partners!

We Iove sharing the amazing work of our partners!

Our friends @butterflyrunbc is hosting a great event in Vancouver next weekend - check it out and register!

🍂 We are so excited to open up to Fall applican

🍂 We are so excited to open up to Fall applicants on October 1st - 30th! 🍂

Please review eligibility criteria on our website or feel free to DM us with any questions!

#fertilitygrants #fertilityawareness #fertilityjourney

We teamed up with the amazing @dara.informedfertil

We teamed up with the amazing @dara.informedfertility social worker, psychotherapist and reproductive counselor, to share some important tips on how family and friends can support those inside a fertility journey.

#fertilitysupport #fertilityjourney #fertilitygrants #fertilitytherapist

Emily + Tamara are one of the proud recipients of

Emily + Tamara are one of the proud recipients of the 2024 Fertility Friends Fertility Spring Grant.

“While fertility is physically and mentally extremely difficult, we continue to be positive, hopeful and optimistic that our family will one day expand to include not just our fur baby haha. So here we are! Ready to do it all again thanks to the amazingly generous people at Fertility Friends Foundation granting us this wonderful opportunity...” – Emily + Tamara

Congratulations to Emily + Tamara l ! Read their full story through the link in our bio!

#FFF2024GrantRecipients #fertilitytreatments #surrogacyjourney #fertilitygrants #ivfgrant #fertilitysupport #ttcsupport #ivfsupport #fertilityjourney #ttccommunity #fertilityhealth #infertilityawareness #1in6 #fertilitygrant

🫶 WOW! We can’t believe it’s been a week si

🫶 WOW! We can’t believe it’s been a week since our time at @cfas.scfa in Vancouver for its 70th year!

🤝 It was amazing to seeing everyone IRL and meet new connections, ambassadors and partners!!!

💚 It was so great to see some of our allies wearing the green ribbon too!

🤗 Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and was interested in learning more and partnering with us.

📣 We have many exciting events to come! 25 in 25 which is taking place in November and NIGHT 1 which will be held on March 29, 2025!

👀 Keep your eyes peeled here as we announce when our Fall Grant Applications open and so much more!

A big congratulations to @endoevents for putting o

A big congratulations to @endoevents for putting on such a beautiful event today! Our executive director @isabellelefebvrevary had the privilege to meet some amazing people, including MPP Jill Andrew!

Thank you for including us, we are honoured and excited to support all the work you do!

#endometriosis #endowarrior #fertilitygrants

@twigfertility today we honour you and your suppor

@twigfertility today we honour you and your support!

#thankyouthursday goes to our amazing partner @twigfertility for helping us continue to financially support patients nationwide with fertility treatment.

We are great for your work and trust and can’t wait for what’s to come!

#fertilitygrants #fertilitypartnership

We are so excited to share another amazing additio

We are so excited to share another amazing addition to our Advisory Committee!

@zshapiro7 is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of @twigfertility . As CEO, Zach oversees the strategic direction, and overall operations at Twig, with the mission to redefine fertility care in Canada. Through his relentless pursuit to deliver a best-in-class patient experience for individuals and couples on their fertility journey, Zach has helped steer Twig towards becoming a beacon of hope for families across Canada.

Before stepping into the world of fertility and reproductive healthcare, Zach built a career in finance, where he worked in Institutional Equity Sales at Eight Capital. His professional background, combined with his personal dedication to helping others, has uniquely positioned him to navigate the complexities of the fertility space while maintaining a strong focus on the clinic’s growth and sustainability.

As a leader, Zach is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both patients and staff, ensuring that Twig continues to set new standards in fertility care. His commitment to excellence and innovation helps drive the best outcomes for patients and supports Twig’s ongoing success.l

💗We are so proud to share that Claudia and Sara

💗We are so proud to share that Claudia and Sarah, Fertility Friends Foundations Fall 2022 Grant Recipients, welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Daniela on August 11th, 2024.💗

“We wanted to share this amazing news with you all and thank you again for your kind and generous donation! You helped us to achieve our greatest hopes and dreams of creating our family!! We will always be forever grateful!! Keep up with this incredible work. You have made the greatest impact in our lives.” - Sarah + Claudia

These updates are what it is all about and what we are continuing to push to support Canadians to live out their dreams of parenthood.

#fertilitygrants #miraclebabies

#thankyouthursday goes to our wonderful partners a

#thankyouthursday goes to our wonderful partners at @the_rcc

We are so grateful for your support throughout the years. We want to thank you believing in us and supporting our mission!

#fertilitygrants #partnership

Cassandra + Darryl are one of the proud recipients

Cassandra + Darryl are one of the proud recipients of the 2024 Fertility Friends Fertility Spring Grant.

“This generous gift came at a time when we desperately needed a ray of hope and positivity. Having the support of Fertility Friends has renewed the sense of optimism we once felt when first starting this journey, and for that, we are extremely grateful..” – Cassandra + Darryl

Congratulations to Cassandra + Darryl! Read their full story through the link in our bio!

#FFF2024GrantRecipients #fertilitytreatments #surrogacyjourney #fertilitygrants #ivfgrant #fertilitysupport #ttcsupport #ivfsupport #fertilityjourney #ttccommunity #fertilityhealth #infertilityawareness #1in6 #fertilitygrant

Our amazing partner @rahivictory.md talks about th

Our amazing partner @rahivictory.md talks about three key ways endometriosis impacts your fertility.

What other topics are you interested in learning about? We have amazing relationships with some of the best doctors, specialists and practitioners - so let us know and we will deliver!

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