Aldershot Couple Launches Fundraiser for IVF Treatment
Today, on April 25, 2024, in Aldershot, UK, Ben Hanna and his partner Chloe, have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for necessary IVF treatments. The couple has been facing severe fertility challenges due to Chloe’s endometriosis and low ovarian reserve.
Their journey to parenthood has been a challenging one, as Chloe’s condition has made conventional fertility treatments ineffective. The couple has been together for five years and has always dreamed of raising a family together. However, their plans took an unexpected turn when Chloe was diagnosed with endometriosis. Further tests revealed that her ovarian reserve was as low as that of a woman over 42, despite her being only 27 years old. The couple was given an urgent recommendation by a specialized IVF clinic to begin treatment by July at the latest in order to have a chance at retrieving viable eggs.
“The reality is harsh; we are running out of time to become parents,” Chloe stated. The couple needs to cover the cost of medications, egg retrieval, ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), embryo implantation, and necessary follow-up appointments, which far exceed their current financial means.
To date, their GoFundMe page has raised £1,110 of their £6,500 goal. The couple is overwhelmed by the support from friends and the Aldershot community. “It’s heartwarming to see so many people come together to support our dream of having a baby. It’s like our child will have many aunts and uncles even before being born,” Ben expressed.
The couple promises to provide a detailed breakdown of expenses after their next appointment on May 2nd. Their fundraising efforts highlight the difficulties faced by many who turn to IVF after finding themselves ineligible for NHS-funded treatment. While the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that women under 43 who have been trying to conceive for two years should be offered up to three cycles of IVF, actual access varies widely. Local NHS clinical commissioning groups ultimately make the decision, often leading to a ‘postcode lottery’ where the availability of funded IVF depends heavily on where patients live. According to the latest figures, fewer than half of the health authorities follow the NICE guidelines fully, and many couples end up paying significant amounts at private clinics as a result. Younger women under the age of 35 generally experience higher success rates with IVF, according to 2019 statistics.
“We are determined to do everything we can to make our dream of having a baby a reality. We are grateful for any support we receive,” Chloe said.
To contribute to Ben and Chloe’s dream of becoming parents, please visit their GoFundMe campaign at https://www.gofundme.com/f/uc44d4-infertility-and-ivf.
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To contribute to Ben and Chloe’s dream of becoming parents, please visit their GoFundMe campaign at https://www.gofundme.com/f/uc44d4-infertility-and-ivf
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