Images of Hope

Images of Hope is an annual volunteer-coordinated fundraising event & exhibition featuring photographs and stories about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) conceived children and their families. It is a fund that raises money for those who can't afford to do fertility treatments. It is very near and dear to our hearts so everyone can have a chance to have their own Blake and Leah. This year I am on the commitee of 7 and have been in charge of the stories and images which is just one part of the event. Images of Hope 2010 is on Friday March 5th, at Hotel Arts.

To date the fund has raised about $500,000 and their are close to 20 babies born as a direct result of money raised by Generations of hope I would like to invite anyone interested in coming. If you have friends or anyone you think would be interested in attending please feel free to pass the invitation along.

We also want to bring awareness to the importance of why fertility treaments should be covered under provincial health care. One of our featured families this year is a young woman and her husband who recently faced breast cancer and underwent the IVF process before starting chemotherapy and froze her embryos, in hopes of one day being able to have her own children. Imagine having to deal with the demands of In-vitro and the cost ($12,000-$15,000)that is not currently covered by provincial or private health insurance all while dealing with a new Breast Cancer diagnosis.

For the ladies there is also a custom piece of jewelry we got to design, it is to mark the 5th Anniversary of the event...All the proceeds go directly to the fund. You can pre-order it here http://www.pinkorblue.ca/ioh-2010/ or at the event.

The emerald green heart pendant has a special significance to Generations of Hope. The colour green is associated with fertility and growth; hope and endurance; healing and abundance. As the global symbol of love – the heart – takes on this green colour, they together encompass what Generations of Hope means to many people.
The handmade lampwork heart pendant can be worn on this gorgeous sterling silver, Full Persian bracelet; also available in two lengths; 7" and 7.5". $150.

The handmade lampwork heart pendant is available on this sterling silver snake chain (necklace), available in two lengths; 16" and 18". $50

If you are interested in making a donation or would be interested in donating anything for our silent auction, please let me know!! Tickets can be purchased here : http://www.regionalfertilityprogram.ca/fertilityfund6.php