Sydney and Colter's Story

Below are parts of both Sydney and Colter's letters on infertility and the financial IVF lifeline through Maddy's Miracle Grant.

This journey has been filled with ups and downs - moments of hope, followed by deep heartache. The emotional toll is immense, and it's hard to explain the weight of each [IUI] cycle that doesn't work. It has been a rollercoaster and along the way I have come to terms that expanding our family is going to look different. But it will make holding every sweet child of mine all the more precious.

This grant would truly be life changing for us IVF has never been on the table financially. And knowing that someone who doesn't even know us, could provide this opportunity is incredibly humbling and emotional. This would be more than just a chance at IVF; it's a chance at building the family we’ve always dreamed of.

My hope for my future family is to cherish every moment, trust the Lord, and love fiercely. Because this is how I’ve got through these last few years. Colter and I were both raised by very loving families. They have supported us during this journey, and we know our children will be loved and supported by them too.

-Sydney

We've been trying to have a baby since 2022 with no luck. It's been a long journey; we have done 6 lUls and have had one miscarriage. There's been lots of heartache and tears with infertility. I do not wish infertility on anybody; it puts a strain on your life and your marriage. If anything, infertility has made my wife and l's marriage stronger and brought us together even more. One of the hardest things about infertility for me is feeling helpless and that I can’t fix it. I fix things that's what I do. It's a very big struggle for me.

This grant would have a profound impact on Sydney and I's lives, because it would help start our family. We want to have a big family and need help to get started. I can’t describe in words what this grant would do to change our lives. When Dr Granger told us about this grant, we both started to tear up because it gave us hope. When we do have a baby, it will be greeted by four grandparents, 9 aunts and uncles, and 11 cousins. Our kid will be loved more than they will ever know.

-Colter