This is Dr. Camille Hammond
This is Dr. Hammond’s mother Dr. Tinina Cade.
Because of her unique experience in dealing with infertility, Dr. Hammond felt the need to fill a void that for many is the deciding factor in whether or not they can pursue parenthood: money to cover IVF. InVitro Fertilization, is the process of sperm and egg being joined together outside of the body and then re-implanted into the woman’s uterus. In the United States,the average cost of this procedure is $12,000. Many couples, regardless of race, just don’t have that lying around.
To give back to the infertility community, Dr. Hammond founded the Tinina Q. Cade Foundation, an organization which seeks to provide family-building resources to couples in need. The foundation actively engages community members in various cities through activities such as Fertili-Teas, tea parties for Infertility Awareness, FertiliWines, wine tastings for infertility awareness, and an amazing annual Race For the Family. These are just a glimpse of the many things that this great company takes part in, but one of the most amazing feats is the Family Building grant.
Each year, through an application process, the Cade Foundation awards SIX $10,000 grants to couples in need of assistance for IVF treatments or domestic adoption expenses. I first mentioned the Cade Foundation grant exactly one year ago this Thursday, and am more in awe of them now than I was then. I so wanted to find a way to make sure that people were hearing about these options so that we could put an end to the “that costs too much” barriers of IVF and adoption.
That being said, it is my GREAT honor to announce that a portion of the proceeds from this year’s A.H.A. Gala will be donated to the Cade Foundation to assist in funding a Family Building grant. I have always been humbled by people who make their adversity their mission. Dr. Hammond has done just that.
On Friday, September 17, 2010, the Broken Brown Egg will make our formal debut into society as an advocate for infertility and reproductive health. Please help us help others by purchasing a ticket to the A.H.A. Gala. There will be great information, connections and entertainment, but most importantly, we will be giving someone their power back over infertility. Won’t you please help? Your ticket or donation has the power to create a new life for someone. We hope to see you.
Purchase tickets (or donate) here: A.H.A. Gala
Please feel free to contact us for sponsorship and partnership opportunities as well!
Learn more about our friends at the Cade Foundation by clicking here: Cade Foundation
Please Note: “The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation Selection Committee is responsible for the review of all Family Building Grant applications and makes the decision about funding. All complete applications will be reviewed and considered regardless of color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.”
*2010 Grant Submissions are closed.
AMAZING!