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Jul 11

Survivor, advocate, and all-around rad chick Eunice Lee is proudly standing with The Chick Mission and The World Infertility Project to turn pain into purpose and silence into strength. 💪🐥✨

Too many are forced to choose between life-saving treatments and the chance to build a family - and change starts with awareness, followed by action. By taking the pledge, Eunice is diving into the global movement for fertility equity, education, and empowerment. 💛

Join the movement by signing the pledge at the link in bio! 📝 ...

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Jul 9

Got a big milestone on the horizon? A birthday, wedding or anniversary? Make it more than a celebration; make it a spark of hope. ✨💛✨

Featured here are Alanna and Patrick, who turned their wedding into a powerful fundraiser to support young women with cancer on their journey to preserve fertility before treatment begins. 💍🥹💕

Whatever you’re celebrating: your own path to parenthood or another year around the sun — rally your people to give hope and a future to someone who needs it most! Get started at the link in bio, by clicking Chick 2 Chick! 💪🐥 ...

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Jul 8

BIG WIN for Florida families! 👏✨

State health plans for Florida employees now cover standard fertility preservation in the case of a cancer diagnosis — access at a crucial time before they begin fertility threatening treatment

The Chick Mission is proud to be part of the push behind CS/HB 677, which after overwhelming support in the House and Senate, has now become law! Huge thank you to our champions @alexis_calatayud and @danatrabulsy

Why it matters:
✅ Protects fertility for those undergoing treatments like chemotherapy
✅ Removes red tape that delays time-sensitive care
✅ Brings dignity, hope, and real options to patients in the state

We’re here to make sure no one has to choose between life-saving treatment and the chance to have a family someday. ...

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Jul 8

🧊 Today’s Medical Monday term? Cryobank. A specialized medical facility where reproductive cells and tissues — such as sperm, eggs, embryos, or even ovarian/testicular tissue — are safely frozen and stored for future use.

For patients diagnosed with cancer, time is critical. Treatments like chemotherapy, radiation or surgery can lead to temporary or permanent infertility. Cryobanks play a key role in preserving future family-building options before treatments begin.

🧬 Types of Materials Stored in Cryobanks include:
-Sperm (Semen Cryopreservation)
-Eggs (Oocyte Cryopreservation)
-Embryos (Fertilized eggs)
-Ovarian Tissue (for patients unable to delay treatment)

Vitrification is the most advanced method of freezing, especially for eggs and embryos. It’s a fast-freezing process that prevents ice crystals from damaging the cells. Samples are stored in liquid nitrogen tanks at -196°C (-321°F). ...

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Jul 8

Last weekend, the Chicks took Governor’s Island for much-needed chats, sunshine — and of course, tacos 🌮 🐥 🌊

Shoutout to @tacovistanyc for hosting this inspiring crew of survivors and to everyone who took the ferry! We loved connecting with this crew, members new and old 💛🥹✨

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Jul 1

Proud to stand with the World Fertility Project and take the pledge. 💪🐥 Together, we break the silence, raise awareness, and support everyone on their path to parenthood. 💛✨ Take the pledge — and join us in breaking the stigma, encouraging support and opening up conversations and resources for infertility — at the link in bio.

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Jun 26

At ASCO (@ascocancer)’s annual conference, The Chick Mission team beamed on with pride as Alexa Steckler, a fourth-year medical student at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, presented new research on oncofertility.

The study focused on how cancer patients learn about and pursue family-building options, particularly gestational surrogacy.

As you may remember! We shared this survey here, and we’re thrilled that 500 YA survivors shared their experience on fertility counseling. Thank you to everyone who participated. 💛🥹

Stay tuned for a full feature of the study (and its findings) in tomorrow’s newsletter, The Chirp. If you haven’t signed up already, get to it via chickmission.org, linked in bio! 💻🐥 ...

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Jun 25

“This mission is personal to me. My own mother battled cancer, and while she was fortunate to have already built her family, many young women don’t get that same chance. Choice is everything, and money should never be the reason someone loses the opportunity to have a family,” shares Emma, one of our inspiring High School ambassadors! Among her awareness / fundraising efforts this year included a golf tournament. ⛳️🐥

“I don’t think that you’re ever too young to learn about this and learn about options for your future,” reflects Emma — and we couldn’t agree more 💛✨ ...

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Jun 25

Up next, meet another one of our incredible High School Ambassadors: Nkechi! 🎓✨💕

Passionate, driven, and making a difference, she’s using her voice to raise awareness for The Chick Mission and the importance of fertility preservation for women facing cancer. Because no one should have to choose between life-saving treatment and the chance to become a mom someday. 💕

Here, she’s sharing with friends and family about the WHY of the mission - and the importance of expanding the organization’s efforts beyond the Hope Grant program, given the staggering statistics of cancer in young women being on the rise.

She reflects: “I was nervous being vulnerable to people in the beginning, but I want to say over time I got more comfortable with it, and then I got bolder.” ...

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Jun 24

This past year, our incredible Chick Mission Student Ambassadors raised their voices—and awareness—for women facing the risk of fertility-loss ahead of life-saving cancer treatment. As the school year comes to an end, we’re spotlighting their hard work and passion poured into the program! 🎓✨

Starting here with Reese, who fundraised for the mission through a pickle ball tournament and auction. She reflected: “It was really cool to see all of my family and friends and different groups of people that I knew all come together in support of something that I really care about.” Thank you, Reese, for all of your hard work throughout the program - and with the tournament! 💛

Now we’re calling all High School students — it’s YOUR turn to:
📣 Become a Chick Mission Student Ambassador ✨ Educate, inspire, and make real impact 🤝 Join a network of passionate, purpose-driven students 🌱 Build leadership skills while supporting future families
🔗 Learn more and apply at the link in bio. ...

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Jun 19

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Jun 16

A follicle is a small, fluid-filled structure within the ovary that contains a developing oocyte (immature egg cell). Follicles play a key role in the menstrual cycle and female fertility. Each month, under hormonal stimulation (primarily FSH), a group of follicles begins to mature — but typically only one reaches full maturity and releases an egg during ovulation.

During fertility treatment, doctors monitor antral follicle count (AFC) and follicle size via ultrasound to estimate ovarian reserve and response to stimulation. The size of the follicles (usually 16–22 mm) helps determine the timing for egg retrieval.

🥚Fun fact: You’re born with all the follicles you’ll ever have: about 1–2 million at birth, but only 300–500 will ever ovulate. #MedicalMonday ...

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Jun 16

Last weekend, Camryn More returned to Camp Breastie (@the_breasties), this time not just as a camper, but as part of the Chick Mission team, turning support into action! 💖🐥

“Camp has always been so special and meaningful, but this year I could truly feel the Breastie Magic in a different way. Fertility preservation can be a tough subject for survivors, but everyone was so open and willing to advocate for the future generation of Breasties, which I found to be so inspiring. I made so many connections with Breastie’s that stopped by our Chick Mission booth through vulnerable and thoughtful conversations. Learning from the community and hearing their experiences is something I will never take for granted, especially as I approach the age of getting genetic testing and finding out if I also carry the BRCA 1 mutation,” shares Camryn More, who has recently joined The Chick Mission team as a Program Associate, focused on Advocacy and Education.

We could not be more thrilled to have her energy, thoughtfulness and experience on the team — and can’t wait to see what’s next! 💪 ...

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Jun 13

We’re flashing it back to our ✨fourth annual✨ Great Egg Freeze in the Bay Area! We could not be more thrilled to continue to expand our outreach and impact, from coast to coast 💛🐥

Major shoutout to our Host Committee for making sure the day was full of fun, community and creating positive change, together 🌊

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Jun 12

A recent article in The Skimm highlighted how more young women are sharing their breast cancer diagnoses - particularly, those in the public eye.

Breast cancer rates in women under 50 are rising, and for many young women, cancer treatment can threaten their ability to have biological children. That’s where oncofertility care comes in; a conversation that should happen before treatment even starts.

The problem? It’s often skipped. Not prioritized. Or not even mentioned.

We’re here to change that. Every young woman diagnosed with cancer deserves:
💬 An honest conversation about fertility risks
🩺 Access to preservation options

Let’s raise our voice, push for answers, and make sure fertility isn’t forgotten in the fight. And thank you to the stars for sharing your stories and pushing for change!!💛 ...

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Jun 9

Oh what a weekend! 🐥🏕️ The Chick Mission was honored to be a part of Camp Breastie, holding fort in the Canteen and highlighting ways to get involved on the advocacy front. We also partnered with outstanding REIs from US Fertility Clinics RMA of New York and Shady Grove to provide 1:1 consultations for campers on their family-building journeys.

This weekend was more than a retreat: a movement powered by empathy, education, and empowerment.

Stay tuned for more updates from camp - and ways to get involved on the advocacy front! 💛 ...

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Jun 7

Yesterday kicked off a special weekend: the annual Camp Breastie (@the_breasties) where hundreds of women impacted by cancer — from previvors to supporters — come together 🏕️💕

Through a partnership with The Chick Mission, doctors from US Fertility practices RMA of New York and Shady Grove Fertility offered their expertise on family-building when faced with a cancer diagnosis and / or predisposition through poignant 1:1 consultations.

Today, Dr. Vitez will be onsite, offering 1:1s from 1:30 - 5:00pm. Stay tuned for more BTS footage. ...

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Jun 6

“I learned how awesome life can be — and continue to be — if I’m the one in the steering wheel,” shared flock member extraordinaire Roshni Kamta in a recent ‘Chick Confessional’ ✨🥹 💛🐥

Thank you, Roshni, for continuing to share your story and help pave a brighter path for other young women navigating oncofertility, “life after cancer,” and so much more 🙏

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