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Preserve
Fertility

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Having cancer isn’t a choice.
Having kids still should be.

Our mission is to ensure every young woman newly diagnosed with cancer has the option to preserve fertility through direct financial support, educational programs, and advocacy efforts.

We refuse to let the emotional, physical, and financial cost of a cancer diagnosis stand between young women and a full life after beating this disease.

Know the Facts.

89,500

young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. each year.

$20,000

can be the out-of-pocket cost for a single IVF cycle.
LESS THAN

50

PERCENT

of physicians discuss the damage cancer treatment may have on fertility.
Many insurance companies will not cover preservation for patients.
ONLY

18

STATES

have legislation supporting oncofertility services.

We’re Making Things Happen

638

Hope Grant Recipients

80

Fertility Clinic Locations

$8,434,500

Saved in Medical Expenses for Patients & Families

$4,466,000

Pledged

7,629+

Eggs Frozen

“Why am I having to choose between saving my life at 22 and being able to start a family when this is all over?”

– Roshni, Survivor & Grant Recipient

Hope Grant Program

Our Hope Grant Program supports newly diagnosed female patients choosing to preserve fertility options ahead of treatment. Please contact us for more information about where we work geographically and our current fertility partners across the country.

Our Story

After her *third* cancer diagnosis before age 40, our founder Amanda Rice channeled her frustration with reproductive health into a nonprofit.

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Founded by a 3x cancer survivor. Helping cancer patients preserve their fertility and future family options.
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May 20

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⏳ The Fertility Window: Why Timing Is Everything

With a cancer diagnosis, treatment often needs to begin quickly. There’s a small, critical window (sometimes just 1 to 2 weeks) where fertility preservation is still possible before chemo, radiation, or surgery begins.

This short timeframe is known as the Fertility Window: when patients can freeze eggs, embryos, or sperm to protect their chance of having a family in the future.

Unfortunately, less than 50% of oncologists share this with their patients. That’s why education, advocacy, and fast action matter so much. #MedicalMonday

⏳ The Fertility Window: Why Timing Is Everything

With a cancer diagnosis, treatment often needs to begin quickly. There’s a small, critical window (sometimes just 1 to 2 weeks) where fertility preservation is still possible before chemo, radiation, or surgery begins.

This short timeframe is known as the Fertility Window: when patients can freeze eggs, embryos, or sperm to protect their chance of having a family in the future.

Unfortunately, less than 50% of oncologists share this with their patients. That’s why education, advocacy, and fast action matter so much. #MedicalMonday ...

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May 19

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Bubbles and Bad Behavior is BACK at @ladureeus this Wednesday! 🍾✨ It’ll be an unforgettable evening filled with champagne, community, and a powerful purpose: supporting fertility preservation for cancer patients.

Whether you’ll be there IRL or cheering the cause on from across the country, you can join in on the good fun:

💛 Bid on the auction items (linked in bio) until Wednesday at midnight ET 💛 Sponsor a fertility grant or donate directly 💛 Spread the word — every share helps grow our impact 
Join us in raising a glass to the ‘bad’ women in history — the bold rule-breakers, glass-ceiling shatterers, and quiet revolutionaries who refused to stay in their place!
Stay tuned for more features, and share some nominees in the comments ✨🐥✨

Bubbles and Bad Behavior is BACK at @ladureeus this Wednesday! 🍾✨ It’ll be an unforgettable evening filled with champagne, community, and a powerful purpose: supporting fertility preservation for cancer patients.

Whether you’ll be there IRL or cheering the cause on from across the country, you can join in on the good fun:

💛 Bid on the auction items (linked in bio) until Wednesday at midnight ET 💛 Sponsor a fertility grant or donate directly 💛 Spread the word — every share helps grow our impact 
Join us in raising a glass to the ‘bad’ women in history — the bold rule-breakers, glass-ceiling shatterers, and quiet revolutionaries who refused to stay in their place!
Stay tuned for more features, and share some nominees in the comments ✨🐥✨ ...

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May 16

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At The Chick Mission, we’re honored to partner with clinics and compassionate providers across the country💛 Their expertise, kindness and passion for women’s health makes the difference, helping to preserve hope not only for oncofertility patients, but everyone.

Featured here is Dr. Bruno-Gaston from @shadygrovefertility Houston, who we’re thrilled to have part of the flock! 🐥

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May 15

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We’re counting down the days to next week’s (May 21) annual Bubbles and Bad Behavior soirée, held in @ladureeus’ SoHo Garden!! 🌸🥂✨

While we can’t wait to see members (new and old!) of the flock there — we know room was tight! 🐥 If you can’t make it to the sold-out evening, there are still ways to get involved and support the cause, be it from across the country or your couch 💛

We have a spectacular selection of items up for auction from female run / owned businesses! Head to the link in bio to enter! Proceeds go to our Hope Grant program, furthering access to oncofertility care. 🙏

We’re counting down the days to next week’s (May 21) annual Bubbles and Bad Behavior soirée, held in @ladureeus’ SoHo Garden!! 🌸🥂✨

While we can’t wait to see members (new and old!) of the flock there — we know room was tight! 🐥 If you can’t make it to the sold-out evening, there are still ways to get involved and support the cause, be it from across the country or your couch 💛

We have a spectacular selection of items up for auction from female run / owned businesses! Head to the link in bio to enter! Proceeds go to our Hope Grant program, furthering access to oncofertility care. 🙏 ...

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May 13

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The Mother’s Day love, compassion and strength continues today (and everyday!) 🌷💛 We’re spotlighting an inspiring Chick Mission mother-daughter duo: Karen and Lexi, who you’ve likely seen smiling and proudly supporting the cause at one of our New York-based events.

Lexi is no stranger to health-related hardship and is in her first-year of residency at @mountsinaiobgyn, channeling her passion for reproductive health and access to care into action. We’re lucky to have her and her mom as part of the flock - and the future of the field! 🩺🐥

The Mother’s Day love, compassion and strength continues today (and everyday!) 🌷💛 We’re spotlighting an inspiring Chick Mission mother-daughter duo: Karen and Lexi, who you’ve likely seen smiling and proudly supporting the cause at one of our New York-based events.

Lexi is no stranger to health-related hardship and is in her first-year of residency at @mountsinaiobgyn, channeling her passion for reproductive health and access to care into action. We’re lucky to have her and her mom as part of the flock - and the future of the field! 🩺🐥 ...

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May 11

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“On this Mother’s Day, my heart is full of love and pride for your strength and the beautiful way you live your life with great courage and compassion for others.

As a mother, my heart stopped beating when I heard the word “cancer” linked to you, my daughter. You were facing an illness so devastating, but you met it with bravery. You didn’t just fight; you transformed your experience into fun along the way. You and your friends dressed like the Dixie Chicks and Superwoman Chicks to make fun of the long journey through diagnosis and treatment. Founding your non-profit to help young women diagnosed with cancer was more than an act of generosity-it was the act of a mother, a sister, and a friend to women who needed someone to believe in them and provide them with HOPE of a future with children. You became the village for all the Chick Mission girls.

On this Mother’s Day, I honor you not just as my daughter but as a woman who “Mothers” others in the deepest sense through empathy, resilience, and action. You show us all what it means to love beyond fear and to build something lasting from a very painful experience.”

💌 Jane Rice to Amanda Rice
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A cancer diagnosis does not have to end dreams of Motherhood. Our work (yours too!) keeps hope alive for the “some day Moms” entering treatment that may result in infertility.

In the seven years of The Chick Mission, we’ve seen the path to motherhood from many angles — in all of the imaginable combinations. Joy, anguish, longing, grief, elation, every situation is different for those who want to be Mamas, women as they lose their own or navigate the challenges of being a parent.

One constant that remains, however, Mothering may take many forms and is not always expressed in the traditional ways. This year, The Chick Mission will look at this topic through a different filter. What does this caretaking look like beyond parent to offspring? How do we mother each other with or without children?

Looking forward to showing you what we mean. 💗

“On this Mother’s Day, my heart is full of love and pride for your strength and the beautiful way you live your life with great courage and compassion for others.

As a mother, my heart stopped beating when I heard the word “cancer” linked to you, my daughter. You were facing an illness so devastating, but you met it with bravery. You didn’t just fight; you transformed your experience into fun along the way. You and your friends dressed like the Dixie Chicks and Superwoman Chicks to make fun of the long journey through diagnosis and treatment. Founding your non-profit to help young women diagnosed with cancer was more than an act of generosity-it was the act of a mother, a sister, and a friend to women who needed someone to believe in them and provide them with HOPE of a future with children. You became the village for all the Chick Mission girls.

On this Mother’s Day, I honor you not just as my daughter but as a woman who “Mothers” others in the deepest sense through empathy, resilience, and action. You show us all what it means to love beyond fear and to build something lasting from a very painful experience.”

💌 Jane Rice to Amanda Rice
___

A cancer diagnosis does not have to end dreams of Motherhood. Our work (yours too!) keeps hope alive for the “some day Moms” entering treatment that may result in infertility.

In the seven years of The Chick Mission, we’ve seen the path to motherhood from many angles — in all of the imaginable combinations. Joy, anguish, longing, grief, elation, every situation is different for those who want to be Mamas, women as they lose their own or navigate the challenges of being a parent.

One constant that remains, however, Mothering may take many forms and is not always expressed in the traditional ways. This year, The Chick Mission will look at this topic through a different filter. What does this caretaking look like beyond parent to offspring? How do we mother each other with or without children?

Looking forward to showing you what we mean. 💗 ...

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May 11

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At last year’s gala, we were honored to highlight the powerful, poignant shots captured during Anna Rathkopf’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, underscoring how the disease can impact not only the patient, but the caregivers, friends and family members around them.

We implore you to explore the full intimate look of the impact in their book HER2, an ongoing visual conversation told through the dual perspective of the experience as a husband- and-wife team, highlighting the deep bond in shared survival while also highlighting their parallel, isolated traumas amidst layers of grief and joy.

At last year’s gala, we were honored to highlight the powerful, poignant shots captured during Anna Rathkopf’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, underscoring how the disease can impact not only the patient, but the caregivers, friends and family members around them.

We implore you to explore the full intimate look of the impact in their book HER2, an ongoing visual conversation told through the dual perspective of the experience as a husband- and-wife team, highlighting the deep bond in shared survival while also highlighting their parallel, isolated traumas amidst layers of grief and joy. ...

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May 8

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New Yorkers, we did it!!! 👏 We are beyond thrilled to announce that today’s budget announcement included Bill A2686, sponsored by Assemblymember Alex Bores.

📝 Bill A2686 amends the social services law, ensuring coverage for iatrogenic fertility preservation services for Medicaid patients. Going forward, every New Yorker will have the option to preserve the hope of starting a family, even if they’re faced with iatrogenic infertility: infertility caused by a medical treatment or procedure, such as life-saving treatment options like chemotherapy.

🙌 Jane Rice, a constituent of Assemblymember Bores, first voiced her concerns over the lack of coverage for this population at a Town Hall meeting. Over the past year, momentum has grown — and thanks to letters of support, calls, and the Assemblymember’s commitment: we did this! Together, demonstrating the importance of showing up and sharing our stories. 💛

New Yorkers, we did it!!! 👏 We are beyond thrilled to announce that today’s budget announcement included Bill A2686, sponsored by Assemblymember Alex Bores.

📝 Bill A2686 amends the social services law, ensuring coverage for iatrogenic fertility preservation services for Medicaid patients. Going forward, every New Yorker will have the option to preserve the hope of starting a family, even if they’re faced with iatrogenic infertility: infertility caused by a medical treatment or procedure, such as life-saving treatment options like chemotherapy.

🙌 Jane Rice, a constituent of Assemblymember Bores, first voiced her concerns over the lack of coverage for this population at a Town Hall meeting. Over the past year, momentum has grown — and thanks to letters of support, calls, and the Assemblymember’s commitment: we did this! Together, demonstrating the importance of showing up and sharing our stories. 💛 ...

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May 4

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Friday! The chicks take on Colorado for our ✨second annual✨ Golf Fore Chicks! Join us for a shotgun start on May 9 at Raccoon Creek Golf Course! ⛳️

🔗 save your spot at the link in bio.

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May 1

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Today was GREAT DAY in Georgia — because of YOU. Those who showed up, sent letters to their reps, dedicated their time, energy and heart to sharing their why to get House Bill 94 signed by the Governor !!!!!!!

WE DID IT!! 📝

Thank you, thank you to everyone working tirelessly on-the-ground to make real change happen. A special shoutout to Georgia Fertility Network and the incredible team at Emory on this collaboration 💛 more exciting updates soon!!
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HB 94 in Georgia requires health insurance policies to cover standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may cause iatrogenic infertility.

Today was GREAT DAY in Georgia — because of YOU. Those who showed up, sent letters to their reps, dedicated their time, energy and heart to sharing their why to get House Bill 94 signed by the Governor !!!!!!!

WE DID IT!! 📝

Thank you, thank you to everyone working tirelessly on-the-ground to make real change happen. A special shoutout to Georgia Fertility Network and the incredible team at Emory on this collaboration 💛 more exciting updates soon!!
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HB 94 in Georgia requires health insurance policies to cover standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may cause iatrogenic infertility. ...

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May 1

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The future looks bright 😎

Isabel Chess and Cat Stratis are Medical Students @icahnmountsinai committed to creating a more inclusive, individualized experience for patients — with a particular focus on women’s health. Already, they’ve been vocal about their support of increased access to care, as evidenced in their Op-Ed ‘Don’t Forget Fertility’ in @medpage (linked in bio)!

Stay tuned for more from these chicks — this is just the first you’ll be hearing from them 🐥💪💛✨

The future looks bright 😎

Isabel Chess and Cat Stratis are Medical Students @icahnmountsinai committed to creating a more inclusive, individualized experience for patients — with a particular focus on women’s health. Already, they’ve been vocal about their support of increased access to care, as evidenced in their Op-Ed ‘Don’t Forget Fertility’ in @medpage (linked in bio)!

Stay tuned for more from these chicks — this is just the first you’ll be hearing from them 🐥💪💛✨ ...

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Apr 30

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Last week, in honor of #NIAW (which is every week!!), Chick Mission champion Roshni Kamta hosted the panel ‘Beyond the Binary: A Modern Take on Reproductive Wellness’ at her office, Inc. (@incmagazine)! Over the past 5+ years, Roshni has been a steadfast advocate, sharing her story in front of crowds — from corporate audiences to gala-goers and political figures — to help drive change in oncofertility care.

Last week’s panel highlighted innovations in the field, individualized care, and the myths that we’re still fed today.

Thank you, Roshni, for eloquently leading this - and shoutout to the incredible panelists for lending their expertise:

🐥 Tracy Weiss – Executive Director, The Chick Mission
🌸 Dr. Christy Lane – FLORA (Flora Fertility)
🧠Jennifer Mann, LCSW – Jennifer Mann Therapy
🔬Dr. Aparna (Amy) Divaraniya - Founder / CEO of Oova

Last week, in honor of #NIAW (which is every week!!), Chick Mission champion Roshni Kamta hosted the panel ‘Beyond the Binary: A Modern Take on Reproductive Wellness’ at her office, Inc. (@incmagazine)! Over the past 5+ years, Roshni has been a steadfast advocate, sharing her story in front of crowds — from corporate audiences to gala-goers and political figures — to help drive change in oncofertility care.

Last week’s panel highlighted innovations in the field, individualized care, and the myths that we’re still fed today.

Thank you, Roshni, for eloquently leading this - and shoutout to the incredible panelists for lending their expertise:

🐥 Tracy Weiss – Executive Director, The Chick Mission
🌸 Dr. Christy Lane – FLORA (Flora Fertility)
🧠Jennifer Mann, LCSW – Jennifer Mann Therapy
🔬Dr. Aparna (Amy) Divaraniya - Founder / CEO of Oova ...

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Apr 29

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This medical Monday, we’re breaking down a key term at the core of our mission’s work: Cryopreservation, a broad term that refers to freezing and storing any kind of cells or tissues (like sperm, embryos and steam cells). 🥶❄️

Egg freezing (also called oocyte cryopreservation) is a specific form of cryopreservation that focuses on preserving a woman’s unfertilized eggs for future use. The goal is to preserve the biological function of these materials so they can be thawed and used later, such as after cancer treatment 💛💪

This medical Monday, we’re breaking down a key term at the core of our mission’s work: Cryopreservation, a broad term that refers to freezing and storing any kind of cells or tissues (like sperm, embryos and steam cells). 🥶❄️

Egg freezing (also called oocyte cryopreservation) is a specific form of cryopreservation that focuses on preserving a woman’s unfertilized eggs for future use. The goal is to preserve the biological function of these materials so they can be thawed and used later, such as after cancer treatment 💛💪 ...

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Apr 28

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The Chick Mission hits the Bay in T-1 week!!! 🐣🌉

Join us on May 4th as we take the plunge at Crissy Field, raising crucial funds and awareness for oncofertility care 💪💛

Let’s get at it! West Coast flock, rise up — and save your spot at the link in bio! (Kids plunge for free!) 🌊

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Apr 26

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Next up in our #NIAW feature is Jillian (@jillypec), a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility fellow at NYU! 🩺💛

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Apr 25

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Up next in our #NIAW spotlight is Medical Advisory Board-member, Dr. Lucky Sekhon 💛

As a reproductive endocrinologist, she is committed to ensuring that fertility preservation is discussed early and integrated into treatment planning for patients facing a cancer diagnosis.

Through collaboration with oncology teams and individualized care strategies, she helps patients make informed decisions about their future fertility.

Her goal is to continue advancing awareness, access, and innovation in fertility preservation for those who need it most! 💪

Up next in our #NIAW spotlight is Medical Advisory Board-member, Dr. Lucky Sekhon 💛

As a reproductive endocrinologist, she is committed to ensuring that fertility preservation is discussed early and integrated into treatment planning for patients facing a cancer diagnosis.

Through collaboration with oncology teams and individualized care strategies, she helps patients make informed decisions about their future fertility.

Her goal is to continue advancing awareness, access, and innovation in fertility preservation for those who need it most! 💪 ...

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Apr 25

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HB 677 is flying through Florida — Senate passed, Governor’s desk up next. 💪

We’re one huge step closer to protecting fertility preservation access for cancer patients. Let’s finish this!! 💛✨

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Apr 24

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We rode hard. We rode loud. We rode for something bigger. 🚴‍♀️🐥✨
 This week, in honor of #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek, we clipped in with @fertility_ny to sweat it out for access, advocacy, and hope. 💛

Oncofertility gives patients a shot at preserving their future fertility, but access to this care isn’t guaranteed. That’s why we showed up, rode together, and raised our voices (and heart rates) to change the narrative.
 Let’s keep pushing. For the fighters. For the survivors. For the future. 🔆✨

We rode hard. We rode loud. We rode for something bigger. 🚴‍♀️🐥✨
 This week, in honor of #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek, we clipped in with @fertility_ny to sweat it out for access, advocacy, and hope. 💛

Oncofertility gives patients a shot at preserving their future fertility, but access to this care isn’t guaranteed. That’s why we showed up, rode together, and raised our voices (and heart rates) to change the narrative.
 Let’s keep pushing. For the fighters. For the survivors. For the future. 🔆✨ ...

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Apr 23

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Next up in our NIAW series is Dr. Jaime Knopman of @ccrmfertility, our fearless Chief Medical Officer, who has been steadfast in our mission’s growth from the get-go 💛

JK is a force to be reckoned with — on the marathon course, cheering on her girls on the pitch, and of course, when it comes to building families and harnessing hope for future fertility options. Thank you for all that you do, this #NIAW and every week 💪✨

Next up in our NIAW series is Dr. Jaime Knopman of @ccrmfertility, our fearless Chief Medical Officer, who has been steadfast in our mission’s growth from the get-go 💛

JK is a force to be reckoned with — on the marathon course, cheering on her girls on the pitch, and of course, when it comes to building families and harnessing hope for future fertility options. Thank you for all that you do, this #NIAW and every week 💪✨ ...

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Apr 23

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The future looks bright! ✨😎

Up next in our #NIAW series is Anisha Chaudhry, an OB/Gyn resident in NYC. 🩺🏙️

She’s currently in a Gyn-Oncology rotation at Memorial Sloan Kettering, underscoring the role of The Chick Mission in increasing access to oncofertility care. 💪🐥

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