Fertile Dreams

Kim Hahn, Founder of Conceive Magazine talks
with Dr. Mark P. Trolice, Founder of Fertile Dreams
about The Embracing Hope Gala & Grant

Central Florida Physician Raises Funds for Family Building
More than 9.3 million American women seek treatment for fertility issues

Winter Park, FL (October 27, 2008) --- More than $70,000 was raised and 150 guests attended the Annual Embracing Hope Gala held Saturday, October 25 at the elegant Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. Proceeds benefit programs and services for those facing fertility and family building challenges, including the Embracing Hope Grant and the Path to Parenthood Conferences.

Luminaries in attendance were Special Guest, Trista Sutter, ABC's original "Bachelorette", Gigi Fernandez, two-time Olympic tennis champion, Jane Geddes, Women's US Open champion, and Lauren LaPonzina, Anchor at FOX 35 Orlando. Entertainment was provided by nationally headlined Michael Andrew and Swingerhead.

Kim Hahn, Founder and CEO of Conceive Magazine, was presented the First Annual "A Lifetime of Embracing Hope Award" for her tireless efforts to educate and open the discussion of fertility and family building. Kim created the first magazine created to empower others on their journey to parenthood.

"Thank you for the wonderful outcome of the Gala. Your tireless efforts enabled more patients to achieve their dream of building a family. I am honored and privileged to be associated with you all," said Mark P. Trolice, Founder of Fertile Dreams, to the many that helped make the evening a success.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 9.3 million American women seek treatment for fertility issues annually in their dream to have a family. In 2003, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention reported that over 48,000 babies were born as a result of 122,872 assisted reproductive technology procedures performed. Research has shown that in most infertility cases, 40 percent of the complications are female, 40 percent are male and 20 percent are undetermined.

Sponsors for the 2008 event include Michael Andrew, Melissa B. Brisman, Esq., California Cryobank, Central Florida Doctor Magazine, Clear Channel-Orlando, Eileen Coe, Esq. and George Coe, Esq., Conceive Magazine, Dr. Jernigan - CEO, Adventist Health System, Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Center for Women, Fertility C.A.R.E., Fields BMW, Hot Moms Club, Kings Pharmacy, Mazzotti Portraits, MD News Magazine, Moms Like Me Magazine, Nth Degree Design & Visual fx, OV-Watch, Playground Magazine, Posh Parenting, Purple Cow Productions, Reproductive Medicine Institute, Dr. & Mrs. Mark P. Trolice, WDBO-AM 580 (Cox Radio), Wayne Densch Foundation, West Wing Limousine, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Winter Park Memorial Hospital, and Xytex.

The Embracing Hope Grant program awards $10,000 grants to deserving couples who do not have the insurance nor financial resources to afford the costly in-vitro fertilitization treatment they require to achieve pregnancy. For many, the Embracing Hope Grant represents their only chance to attempt to conceive their biological child. In 2009, we will establish the Embracing Hope Grant for Adoption.

The Paths to Parenthood Conference was created four years ago and is the only one of its kind the country. Drawing nationally known speakers and exhibitors, this annual event provides hundreds of conference attendees with vital and timely information on infertility causes, treatment options, adoption, support groups, and much more.

Fertile Dreams, Inc. - a nonprofit 501c3 organization - was created by a Central Florida physician and his wife, who personally experienced their own fertility issues. The mission of Fertile Dreams is to empower those touched by fertility issues through prevention, education, advocacy and research. To learn more, visit http://www.fertiledreams.org

Gala To Benefit Couples Struggling With Infertility
ABC's "The Bachelorette" Star To Appear At Annual Embracing Hope Gala

Orlando, FL (September 10, 2008) --- Trista Sutter, the original "Bachelorette," has been named Fertile Dreams' 2008 celebrity spokesperson and will be among the luminaries attending the 4th annual Embracing Hope Gala hosted by Fertile Dreams on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. FOX 35 News Anchor Lauren LaPonzina will emcee the evening's full festivities.

This year's "Lifetime of Embracing Hope Award" will be presented to Kim Hahn, Founder and CEO of Conceive Magazine. While Kim and her husband Ernie of 16 years were trying to start a family, Kim was frustrated by the lack of positive, consumer-friendly information about fertility. Specifically, she longed for a magazine as beautiful, upbeat, and informative as the many pregnancy and parenting magazines on the market. After four years of fertility treatment, including three in-vitro fertilizations, Kim and Ernie decided that becoming parents was more important than becoming pregnant, and they adopted their daughter, Taylor Ann. And soon afterwards, Kim left her banking career to start Conceive Magazine. With Conceive, Kim wants to share her experiences to educate and empower women on their journey to parenthood.

"The Bachelorette" star, Trista Sutter, has been open about her difficulty becoming pregnant and is looking forward to help increase awareness about fertility issues.

The black-tie event will showcase a silent AND live auction with items ranging from exotic jewelry to artwork to sports memorabilia to unique international trips, Embracing Hope Grants awarded to infertility couples, four course dinner, and dancing to the music of nationally known Michael Andrew and Swingerhead. Mr. Andrew is currently working with legendary Jerry Lewis on the Broadway musical version of the classic comedy The Nutty Professor slated to open in New York, 2009.

Proceeds from the event enable Embracing Hope Grants to provide $10,000 toward the cost of infertility treatments at any fertility clinic in the United States. For many, the Embracing Hope Grant represents couples only chance to conceive their biological child.

Founded in 2004 by Infertility Specialist Mark P. Trolice, MD and his wife Andrea, who have personally experienced the impact of infertility and have adopted their two children. Fertile Dreams is a nonprofit organization that offers hope through education and access to resources. Nine million Americans or one in eight are infertile.

For more information, reserve tickets, or make a donation, contact Candice Critchfield at 321-397-3868, 407-740-7780 or e-mail info@fertiledreams.org Event and sponsorships information is available online. Tickets may also be purchased online or you may send your check payable to Fertile Dreams Inc, 5931 Brick Ct., Winter Park, FL 32792.

Prior celebrity spokespersons include Brenda Strong, ABC-TVs Desperate Housewives' Mary Alice.

Fertile Dreams, Inc. – a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization – was created by Dr. & Mrs. Mark and Andrea Trolice who offer infertility treatment and adoption services. The mission of Fertile Dreams is to empower those challenged by fertility issues through prevention, education and advocacy. To learn more, visit http://www.FertileDreams.org

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321-397-3868
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Today's Date: April 4, 2008

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, May 4; Registration: 8 a.m., Conference: 9 a.m.

WHY: More than 9.3 million American women seek treatment for fertility issues annually in their dream to have a family, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

In 2003, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention reported that more than 48,000 babies were born as a result of 122,872 assisted reproductive technology procedures performed. Research has shown that in most infertility cases, 40 percent of the complications are female, 40 percent are male and 20 percent are undetermined.

If you are trying to start a family, but have questions, reproductive health and adoption experts will be available to answer questions on the latest advances in as well as adoption.

REGISTRATION: Seating is limited and reservations are suggested. To register, call 321-397-3868 or visit fertiledreams.org.

Fertile Dreams, Inc. – a nonprofit 501c3 organization – was created by a Central Florida physician and his wife, who personally experienced their own fertility issues. The mission of Fertile Dreams is to empower those touched by fertility issues through prevention, education and advocacy. To learn more, visit www.fertiledreams.org.

Local Fertility Grants Give Couples Chance To Have Families
More than 9.3 million American women seek treatment for fertility issues

Winter Park, FL (February 15, 2007) --- Central Florida couples wishing to create a family, but who have had difficulty conceiving, are invited to apply for a Fertile Dreams Embracing Hope grant. The grants, $10,000 each, may be used toward in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments at any fertility clinic in the United States. Recipients will be named at the Embracing Hope Gala on April 21 at the Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando.

More than 9.3 million American women seek treatment for infertility annually, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Most have no insurance coverage for IVF or its associated medications, which can range in cost between $10,000 and $15,000 per couple.

“There are many caring individuals who would make wonderful parents,” said Mark Trolice, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist who founded Fertile Dreams after he and his wife personally experienced their own fertility issues and adopted two children. “Our goal is to give couples an opportunity to fulfill their dream of becoming parents.”

Couples, without fertility treatment insurance, who demonstrate medical and financial need, are eligible. Applicants must complete a confidential application and include a brief essay describing their fertility history, personal situation and financial need. Proof of income and a letter from their doctor recommending IVF as medically necessary are required. Grants will be awarded by a volunteer committee made up of health care professionals, hospital administrators and reproductive specialists.

Applications are available at www.fertiledreams.org or by calling 407-672-1106. The deadline to apply is April 9, 2007.

In 2006, the following organizations made three Embracing Hope grants a reality: Advanced Reproductive Care, Inc. (ARC), American Fertility Association, Barnes and Noble, Charlotte Danciu, P.A., Conceive Magazine, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Mark P. Trolice, Fertility C.A.R.E., Freedom Fertility Pharmacy, Home At Last Adoption Agency, Kings Pharmacy, Laboratory Corporation of America, Ling's Acupuncture, MDR Pharmaceutical Care, NMHC Ascend/Portland Pharmacy, Organon Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Orlando Leisure Magazine, Orlando Regional Healthcare, Our Fairy Godmother, Prodigy Ovum Donations, Super Slow Zone, Surrogacy Consultants of Florida, LLC, Westgate Resorts and Winter Park Memorial Hospital.

Gala To Benefit Couples Struggling With Infertility
First IVF Grant Recipients Expecting Twins This Spring

Orlando, FL (February 15, 2007) --- The 3rd annual Fertile Dreams Embracing Hope gala will be held Saturday, April 21, at the Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. Amanda Ober, WESH Channel 2 news reporter, will act as emcee.

The black-tie event will begin with a silent auction, dinner, dancing and music from Michael Andrew and Swingerhead. Silent auction items range from exotic jewelry to artwork to sports memorabilia to unique glassware. Following dinner, Embracing Hope grants will be awarded to couples struggling to create a family.

Proceeds from the event go toward Embracing Hope grants. The grants, which may be used at any fertility clinic in the United States, provide $10,000 toward the cost of infertility treatments. The first Embracing Hope recipients, Yadira Campos and Jamie Medina, of St. Cloud, are expecting twins this spring.

Created three years ago by Mark Trolice, MD, both a patient and physician who has personally experienced the impact of infertility and has adopted his two children, Fertile Dreams is a nonprofit organization that offers hope through education and access to resources. More than 9.3 million American women seek treatment for infertility annually, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Nadia Laljie at Fertility C.A.R.E. at 407-672-1106 or
e-mail info@fertiledreams.org. Tickets are $200 each, and checks should be made payable to Fertile Dreams and mailed to 5931 Brick Ct., Winter Park, FL 32792.

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Today’s Date: February 15, 2007

ABC’s Desperate Housewives Star To Appear At 3rd Annual Fertile Dreams Health Fair

WHO: Actress Brenda Strong, who plays Mary-Alice Young, the narrator and dearly-departed Wisteria Lane neighbor on ABC's "Desperate Housewives," and serves as national spokesperson for the American Fertility Association, as well as local and national reproductive health specialists and adoption experts.

WHERE: Hard Rock Hotel Orlando, 5800 Universal Boulevard, Orlando

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, April 22

WHY: More than9.3 million American women seek treatment for fertility issues annually in their dream to have a family, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

If you are trying to have a child, but have fertility questions, reproductive health experts will be available to answer questions on the latest advances in treatments including In vitro Fertilization (IVF) with Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), alternatives such as egg donation and surrogacy, Fertility Preservation in Cancer Patients, as well as adoption.

Brenda Strong, Actress and Spokesperson, American Fertility Association – Strong will share her personal struggle with infertility.

Charlotte Danciu, P.A. – Danciu, who practices family law, will discuss how reproductive laws concerning private adoption, gestational surrogacy (IVF) and traditional surrogacy (artificial insemination), paternity, egg, sperm and embryo donation contracts.

Kim Hahn, Founder, Conceive Magazine – Hahn left a career in banking to begin a publication dedicated to readers experiencing fertility issues. She will share her personal story of infertility.

Kutluk Oktay, MD, Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital – Dr. Oktay, who performed the first ovarian transplant procedures in the world, will discuss fertility preservation for cancer patients, including ovarian cryopreservation.

Ricardo Loret de Mola, MD , Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist, Assistant Professor of Reproductive Biology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland – Dr. Loret de Mola will discuss Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and other hormonal disorders affecting women.

Laurel Stadtmauer, MD/PhD, Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility SpecialistEastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk – Dr. Stadtmauer will speak on third party reproduction (egg donation, surrogacy) as well as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Mark P. Trolice, MD, Founder, Fertile Dreams, Inc.; Director, Fertility C.A.R.E. (Winter Park) – Understanding Infertility as well as Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Stephen Shaban , MD, Male Reproductive Urologist, North Carolina Urological Associates, Chapel Hill – Dr. Shaban will discuss male reproductive issues and various treatment options

REGISTRATION: Seating is limited and reservations are suggested. To register, call 407-672-1106.

St. Cloud Couple Welcomes First Babies Born From Embracing Hope Scholarships

Winter Park, FL (March 12, 2007) --- Yadira Campis and Jamie Medina, of St. Cloud, are the proud parents of twins born Saturday, March 10, at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in Orlando. Arriving via C-section, baby girl Yadielis, weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz., and her brother, Jamie Yadiel, weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

Yadira and her husband, Jamie, were among the first recipients of Fertile Dreams’ Embracing Hope grants. Created in 2004, the grants provide $10,000 assistance toward in-vitro fertilization (IVF) to couples who wish to build a family but have had difficulty conceiving. The grants may be used at any fertility center in the United States.

Married for 10 years, Yadira and Jamie had tried to have a family for the past seven years. After much testing, Yadira was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Jamie was diagnosed with a low sperm count. After several attempts at artificial insemination, IVF and a second mortgage on their home to pay for treatment, the special education teachers had all but given up and still did not have the family they desired. Drained emotionally and financially, Yadira said they learned about the grants and decided to apply at the urging of their physician on the same day they had nearly given up on their dream.

Last June they learned they were the recipients of the grant. Then in July they learned Yadira was pregnant, and in August they were thrilled to hear they were expecting twins – a boy and a girl.

“Yadira and Jamie are two of the most caring individuals I’ve met and will make wonderful parents,” said Mark Trolice, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist who founded Fertile Dreams after he and his wife personally experienced their own fertility issues and adopted two children. “The goal of the scholarships is to give couples like Yadira and Jamie an opportunity to fulfill their dream of becoming parents.”

Gala Raises Funds For Hope and Fertility Awareness
More than 9.3 million American women seek treatment for fertility issues

Winter Park, FL (May 18, 2007) --- More than $150,000 was raised and over 150 guests attended the 3rd Annual Embracing Hope Gala held April 22. Proceeds benefit programs and services for couples facing fertility issues, including three Embracing Hope Scholarships and an annual reproductive health fair.

Recipients of the 2007 Embracing Hope grants are:
·   Rachael and Robert Ellerby, Apopka
·   Jason and Amanda Williams, New Smyrna Beach
·   Ashley and Douglas Gonzalez, Palm Coast

“The gala and health fair would not be possible without the generosity of corporations that provided monetary or in-kind sponsorships, our planning committee volunteers who devoted countless hours and individuals and business that donated to the auction and games portion of the evening,” said Mark Trolice, MD and Fertile Dreams founder.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 9.3 million American women seek treatment for fertility issues annually in their dream to have a family. In 2003, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention reported that over 48,000 babies were born as a result of 122,872 assisted reproductive technology procedures performed. Research has shown that in most infertility cases, 40 percent of the complications are female, 40 percent are male and 20 percent are undetermined.
Sponsors for the 2007 event include Advanced Reproductive Care (ARC), Amici Spa, Michael Andrew, Barnes and Noble, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Brenda Strong, Beautiful Music, California Cryobank, Capital One Healthcare Finance, Peter & Elizabeth Carellas, Central Florida Doctor Magazine, Conceive Magazine, Cook Medical, Dr. Jernigan - CEO, Adventist Health System, Fairbanks Florist, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, Center for Women, Fertility C.A.R.E., Freedom Fertility Pharmacy, Jeff Hawkins Photography, Kings Pharmacy, Ling’s Acupuncture, Little Blessings, Loving Donation, Mazzotti Portraits, MD News Magazine, NMHC Ascend, Nth Degree Design & Visual fx, Nu Vue Medical, Organon Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Orlando Regional Healthcare, OV-Watch, Purple Cow Productions, Repromedix, RESOLVE, Schakolad Chocolate Factory, Orlando Fashion Square, Serono, Super Slow Zone, Surro Genesis USA, Take 5 Massage, Dr. & Mrs. Mark P. Trolice, Unilab of Dade, WDBO-AM 580 (Cox Radio), West Wing Limousine, Westgate Resorts, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Winter Park Memorial Hospital, Xytex, YMCA and Yoga Matrix Studio.

Position: Director of Development
Organization: Fertile Dreams
Location: Florida

Director of Development
Fertile Dreams is a non-profit organization focused on the problems and issues surrounding infertility. Established in 2004 by Mark P. Trolice, MD, a fertility specialist in Orlando, Florida, Fertile Dreams’ mission is to empower those touched by fertility issues through prevention, education, and advocacy. It is committed to redefining public perceptions of infertility by facilitating dialogue, dispelling myths, and championing for fertility rights, thereby eradicating the stigma that exists today. The organization is seeking a high-impact, visionary Director of Development to spearhead this organization and expand to a national/international level. This position is based in Winter Park, Florida. For more information on the organization, go to www.fertiledreams.org.

Description: Fertile Dreams envisions a world in which individuals discuss fertility issues without feeling embarrassed and inadequate, a world where young people are aware and attuned to the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to preserve their fertility, and one in which everyone celebrates and recognizes the miracle of a child joining a family, no matter how the family is created. The Director of Development will provide the leadership of the organization; help strengthen and diversify the organization's fundraising activities; build alliances with other local, regional, and national entities to realize both annual and long term fundraising objectives through a comprehensive range of initiatives involving individual and institutional giving; oversee all planning, long-term goals and objectives; and serve as primary spokesperson for the organization. The Director of Development reports to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a passion for fulfilling the mission and vision of Fertile Dreams. He/She will have demonstrated success in development and fundraising including: annual development planning, donor cultivation, foundation and corporate relations, special events, planned giving and/or endowment development. In addition, the candidate should have highly developed leadership and management skills; proven abilities in building collaborative relationships; and expertise in public speaking, community/public relations, marketing, research and fundraising. He/she must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing, presentation and project management skills, as well as proven working relationships with volunteers and major donors. Candidates must have at least five years with progressively responsible experience at a not-for-profit, as well as at least four years managerial experience at a director level or above. Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.

Apply: Send resume & salary history to Director of Development, 5931 Brick Court, Winter Park, FL 32792 or info@fertiledreams.org