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The Year For Me
DATE : January 2, 2023 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
For the past 3 years, it seems like each year is met with a sigh of relief-because it’s over. We haven’t had a “normal” year since 2019 and quite frankly, I don’t think we ever will. For those suffering with infertility, we have a different sense of what is “normal.” Doctor appointments, shots, multiple medication […]
READ MOREOut and About
DATE : September 5, 2022 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
It is one of Conceive Nebraska’s goals to be out and about in the community as much as possible. The reason? To connect with individuals struggling to conceive, raise awareness about infertility, and help advocate. We’ve walked in parades, hosted vendor booths, and most currently were the non-profit of the night at Werner Park. If […]
READ MOREAnnual Fundraiser Update
DATE : September 5, 2022 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Every year the Conceive Nebraska board members roll up their sleeves and put together a night of food, fun, and friends. This year was no exception, but a little more exciting as it was our first in-person fundraiser in two years. Lucky Bucket Brewery provided the perfect back drop for the fundraiser and the drinks […]
READ MORE2022 Fundraiser
DATE : July 23, 2022 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Each year Conceive Nebraska partners with local businesses in the community to provide an evening of food, fun, and games! This year we are hosting our annual fundraiser at Lucky Bucket Brewery and will have several baskets to raffle off with 100% of proceeds going to further the mission of Conceive Nebraska. What is the […]
READ MOREWhat Does it Mean to Have Access to Fertility Care in Nebraska?-A Grandma’s Point of View
DATE : July 2, 2022 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : One Comment
When 57 year old Linda was asked the question above, this was her answer: “Everyone has an equal right to give love and life, to make a family how they determine best. Fertility care allows people like myself, to watch my child have children and see the joy it brings as she welcomes her two […]
READ MORE2022 Sponsors
DATE : June 13, 2022 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
We at Conceive Nebraska rely 100% on donations and sponsorships from the community to help fund our support groups and resources. We utilize Share Omaha with a personal profile page: https://shareomaha.org/nonprofit/conceive-nebraska We have an Amazon Wishlist with several items we use on our donation tables: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/11GG5KLFYSO1S We also partner with those in the community who […]
READ MORE2022 Walk of HOPE
DATE : May 19, 2022 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Conceive Nebraska and Delivering Hope: The Cash and Cooper Foundation kicked off National Infertility Awareness Week with our annual Walk of HOPE. Over 75 individuals attended to walk in honor of those in our community struggling with infertility. With 1 in 8 couples unable to conceive due to infertility, chances are you are or know […]
READ MOREParenting and Infertility
DATE : October 19, 2021 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Written by Conceive Nebraska board Member Nikki B. Going through any fertility struggle is traumatic and devastating and the effects of this experience can have a long-lasting impact on parenting. From anxiety during pregnancy, anxiety after birth, feelings of constant worry that something will happen that takes this precious gift away, and feelings of guilt […]
READ MORETalk About It
DATE : August 29, 2021 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
At Conceive Nebraska, we believe that with infertility effecting 1 in 8 couples, we should and NEED to talk about it. No matter where you are in your story-honor it-own it-don’t be ashamed of it. So many people are living out their journey’s in silence because of embarrassment or cultural unacceptance or they feel there’s […]
READ MOREVirtual Fall Fundraiser
DATE : August 20, 2021 AUTHOR : Kassandra MayoCOMMENTS : No Comments
Join the Conceive Nebraska board members for our annual Fall Fundraiser! While we wish we could meet in person, with the uprise of Covid and many in our community going through infertility treatments, we will be hosting an online event. Mark your calendars and meet us online for a Facebook live update on everything that […]
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