On the eleventh day of Chickmas, TCM gave to me: 11 Executive Board Members! ✨

Our all-female Board is an inspiring flock emboldened to shift the status quo and make boss moves. From shining in the board room to the hospital, there’s one thing that all of these chicks have in common: they are each a force to be reckoned with 💪 and we wouldn’t want anyone else helping us guide and grow our mission forward! 🥹

As we’re taking a slight stroll down memory lane with these pics, we’re sending the warmest sendoff to Jane Rice, who has eloquently stepped down from the Board this year — and was honored with the Chick on a Mission Award at this year’s gala, largely thanks to her leading advocacy efforts in New York to expand oncofertility care to Medicaid patients. We miss you, Jane! But we think we know where to find you…🙃 ...

On the tenth day of Chickmas, TCM gave to me: ten chicks on a mission! ✨

We are thrilled that our team has now grown to ten team members working hard behind-the-scenes and at our in-person events to champion our community and make the magic happen! 💛 From liasing with clinics to developing engaging fundraisers, growing our educational programs and advocacy efforts across the country, this team is one that is hustling for young women with cancer, striving to make their future a little brighter — and pave the way for the next generation. ...

On the sixth day of Chickmas, TCM gave to me: six conferences on oncofertility!✨This year, The Chick Mission team proudly grew our flock, learned and showed our support at conferences across the country:

💊ASCO: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting focused on cutting-edge cancer research, new treatments (like CAR T-cells, ADCs in hematology/breast/GU cancers), and global collaboration.

🩺 ASRM: American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) 2025 conference brought together professionals in reproductive health to share the latest research and advancements in fields such as infertility, family building, genetics and more.

🩷 BaddieCon: two of our baddies (Roshni and Maryline) headed to Georgia for the ultimate advocate experience for women of color navigating breast cancer survivorship.

🗣️CADE: we connected with organizations in the space for a meaningful advocacy conference in Washington, D.C. and brainstormed ways to further grow our efforts, together.

🗻🗻Camp Breastie: a four-day summit where hundreds of young women impacted by summit by breast and gynecologic cancers gather to grow and bond in a beautiful summer camp setting.

🎗️Oncofertility Consortium: “Bridging Cancer Care and Parenthood: Innovations for Healthy Live Births in Oncofertility” took place in Detroit and spotlighted the team behind oncofertility care, from patient navigators to nurses and beyond.

Bringing fertility preservation into every conversation, we connected with familiar faces and made new friends, too, each with the goal of creating a better future for the next gen of oncofertility patients 💛 ...

On the fifth day of Chickmas, TCM gave to me: five Survivors’ outings!✨

Through each season of the year, we gathered our tri-state area flock together to celebrate life. 

From Galentine’s Day full of self-care, a bash at Governor’s Island, sips at crowd-favorite Della’s to a rooftop hang and letter writing in New Jersey to push advocacy efforts, this crew continues to support eachother through thick and thin. 💛✨ ...

Last month, we celebrated one of our favorite events, Bubbles and Bad Behavior — and for the second year in a row, in the Bay! This evening brings together a few of our favorite things: bada$$ women, daring to make change in the world, and some bubbly — to keep things fun and the conversations flowing, you know 😊 Plus, to raise a glass to the work we’re doing together to change the standard of oncofertility care 🥂✨

This year’s gathering was made extra special because our friends at @marfastance were there showing off their latest looks and running a raffle with a nice kick-back 💛 cheers to keeping this momentum into the new year!

📷: Robbie Gomez ...

On the fourth day of Chickmas, TCM gave to me: four grants fueled by our High School Ambassadors! ✨

This year, we launched our first-ever High School Ambassador program, where students learned about all facets of the organization, growing their knowledge and skills in advocacy, marketing, community building, fundraising - and more! Throughout the program, our next-gen flock found creative ways to bring their friends and family together — from pickle ball showdowns to raffles, together raising enough funds to fuel four Hope Grants. Thank you, high schoolers!! 🎓✨ ...

On the third day of Chickmas, TCM gave to me: three states with changed policy! ✨

One of the core facets of our organization is advocacy: both for oneself in a medical setting and on behalf of others, to shift forward the standard of oncofertility care. This year, we could not be more proud of our flock and their collective efforts — from testifying in front of lawmakers to knocking on doors and sending letters of support to their representatives. Together, we helped pass THREE laws:

🍑HB 94 in Georgia, mandating private insurance companies cover the cost of fertility preservation services for medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, and lupus.
🌞HB 677 in Florida, mandating state group insurance plans cover standard fertility preservation services without requiring preauthorization.
🗽A2686 in New York, expanding fertility preservation coverage to include Medicaid patients.

Arizona and Pennsylvania, we got our sights set on you next! If you happen to live in those states or know someone who does, head to the link in bio to get involved 💪 ...

On the first day of Chickmas, TCM gave to me: one Health Summit! ✨

Ahead of our Annual Gala, leaders across healthcare, philanthropy, and finance came together for The Chick Mission’s Inaugural Healthcare & Philanthropy Summit: a powerful day of insight, collaboration, and purpose-driven innovation.

From redefining sustainable philanthropy to tackling healthcare inequities, every panel reinforced one core message: impact happens when thoughtful investment meets a genuine interest in helping patients.

Join us (and perhaps sing along?!) 🎶 as we go through the 12 Days of Chickmas this holiday season. If you’re feeling extra festive, join us in going Beyond the Gift at the link in bio and join in as we Give Praise to Passionate Peeps and Give a Holler to a Healthcare Hero at the link in bio. ...

This week, one of our incredible Hope Grant recipients and advocates Roshni Kamta headed to Trenton to testify for equal access to fertility preservation for every cancer patient in New Jersey.

In 2020, New Jersey took a major step by mandating fertility preservation coverage for newly diagnosed cancer patients, but Medicaid patients were left out of this bill. To address this gap, the Assembly began by advancing Bill A5000 and its companion, Senate Bill S3831. After Monday’s testimonies, Bill S3831 passed unanimously through the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

NJ flock: please continue to send letters of support (linked in bio)! ...

This holiday season, we’re inviting our flock to ✨go beyond the gift✨ and lift up and celebrate our community, from healthcare heroes to newly diagnosed cancer patients. One of the ways to join in is to ‘Give a Note’ and draft a letter to a Hope Grant recipient, as part of their care package!

Featured here are some sweet notes of encouragement from elementary school students at their beading party last month 💛 Head to the link in bio to get involved and spread some holiday light, The Chick Mission way! ...

In 2020, New Jersey mandated fertility preservation coverage for people newly diagnosed with cancer, a big step for our oncofertility community. But today, patients on Medicaid still don’t have equal access.

To fix this gap, the NJ Legislature passed Bill A5000, and now the State Senate must pass its companion, Senate Bill S3831 (sponsored by Senators Joseph Vitale and Vin Gopal).

The Chick Mission and incredible partner organizations are fighting to ensure every patient, in every community, can preserve their fertility before treatment.

If you are a NJ resident, you can help in under 14 seconds. Click in the link in bio to send a pre-filled note of support to your State Senator!

Your voice matters. Let’s change the future together. ...

Last month, The Chick Mission proudly played a role in the inaugural ‘Fertility Law and Policy Summit’ in Washington, D.C.! ✨ Many thanks to @cadefoundation for bringing together leaders in the field for a meeting of the minds, where we discussed the future of equitable fertility care and beyond.

In 21 states, there are now oncofertility mandates in place. Our ultimate mission? To not exist. Head to the link in bio to learn more about our advocacy efforts and how to get involved. 💪 ...

It’s #GivingTuesday! 🐥 The Chick Mission is proud to continue advancing our commitment to ensuring every young woman diagnosed with cancer has access to fertility preservation, regardless of financial circumstances.

Through our “Beyond the Gift” campaign, we’re inviting our community, partners, and supporters to join us in making a meaningful impact. There are many ways to participate, including providing financial support, sharing messages of encouragement, recognizing exceptional caregivers, or amplifying our work within your network. Your involvement directly contributes to protecting future family-building options for women across the country.

Thank you to our flock for standing with us today - and every day! - as we work to remove barriers and restore hope. Join us in going “Beyond the Gift” at the link in bio ✨ ...