Educational Events Page Two
Infertility and Family Building educational events are being held nationwide.* See below for a schedule of events near you. RESOLVE events are noted with a 
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
- 2012 Pay It Forward Virtual Education Forum Webinar, 7:00PM to 8:30PM EDT
In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, you are invited to join us for a FREE two night webcast offering education to help couples seeking more information and support along their journey to parenthood. Talks to be presented by nationally renowned experts in the field of infertility and adoption. Topics include Third Party Reproduction, Advances in Reproductive Surgery and Adoption 101. Click here to register. - Live Web-Radio Event on www.Yackit.com -- Get Ignited - On Fertile Ground: Healing Infertility, 8:30PM to 9:30PM EDT
Christine Ranck, PhD will be Yacking with Helen Adrienne, LCSW, BCD about Helen's book, On Fertile Ground: Healing Infertility. On Fertile Ground shares stories from women and couples who have struggled with the loss of intimacy and self-esteem, the terrible stress, the difficulties in communication, and the challenges of being around family and friends. But as they all discovered, the guidance, inspiration, and interventions found in On Fertile Ground not only healed but served to empower. To be taken to the registration site, click this link: http://christineranck.yackit.com/live-yack/view/id/1782 - Web Radio Talk Show -- The Many Faces of Infertility, 1:00PM EST
I host a web radio talk show called "Life Under Construction". I am airing a special episode/talk show to recognize NIAW. This talk shows main weekly topics are self development and relationship building but I have changed the topic for this episode for NIAW to share with my listeners my 10 year battle with infertility. For more information, go to www.chattininmanhattan.com or www.coachmichellebianco.com. - Online Infertility Peer Support Group, Google+ Hangout, 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Looking for infertility support but no support group near where you live? Join us for two unique opportunities to connect with your peers online for face-to-face support. Click here to join in, beginning at 7pm on Wednesday, April 25. A free Google+ account and webcam is required to participate. More details here. - Scottsdale, AZ -- Maximizing Your Chance of Success! 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Dr. Linda Nelson PhD FACOG, Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Assistant Medical Director at Fertility Centers of Arizona will be giving a talk: Maximizing Your Chance of Success! The talk will highlight new diagnostic tools used to help select the right treatment for success, individualized treatment plans to succeed sooner, our state of the art office and laboratory and our team of experts for all aspects of fertility care. The talk will be Wednesday, April 25 at Fertility Centers of Arizona, 8901 E Mtn. View Rd. Suite 201, Scottsdale, Az 85258. The office will be open for tours and refreshments starting at 5:30 p.m. with the talk beginning at 6:30 p.m. We are inviting all people who are trying to conceive, struggling to conceive, supportive family members and friends, and healthcare professionals. We will be offering free consultations to interested participants with Dr. Nelson and Dr. Rychlik. - Tustin, CA -- Inspirational Mama host: Women Speak - Join Voices to Bring Awareness to Infertility, 5:30PM to 9:00PM
This event invites anyone who has been affected by infertility to come together for an evening of support, education and inspiration. The evening will include Personal journeys from women who have been affected by the full spectrum of infertility. There will be educational presentations on topics such as The Freedom in Breaking Your Silence, the impact acupuncture and herbal medicine can have on infertility, fertility yoga and it's link to increasing fertility. Each attendee will also receive a fun goodie bag valued at $200.00! Tickets for the event can be purchased for $15.00 per individual or $20.00 per couple at www.inspirationalmama.com or by calling 424-333-4352. For questions or additional Information please contact Molly Nichols at mnichols@inspirationalmam.com. Location: Tustin Ranch Golf Club, 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin, CA 92782 - Washington, DC -- RESOLVE Advocacy Day, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
We need YOU to come to Washington, D.C. to tell your elected officials why they must defend our family-building options. Click here to learn more and to register. - Wilmington, DE -- Dine In for Charity- RESOLVE, 4:30PM to 10:00PM
Union City Grille is committed to helping charities both reach their financial goals and raise awareness for their missions. Chef/Owner Matthew Curtis has offered to donate 12% of the proceeds from our April 25th dinner to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Call 302-654-9780 or visit http://www.unioncitygrille.com/contact.html to make reservations. Location: Union City Grill, 8th & Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805 - Jacksonville, FL -- Getting Pregnant: A Whole Body Approach to Infertility, 6:00PM-8:00PM
In Honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, attend this free fertility seminar & giveaway called "Getting Pregnant: A Whole Body Approach to Infertility" (Topics: Basic Infertility, Infertility Treatment Options, IVF, Fertility Massage & Acupuncture). Don't miss this unique opportunity to talk with internationally renowned infertility expert, Dr. Samuel E. Brown, to answer your questions regarding infertility and how to improve your chances of conception. Enter for a Chance to Win: $5,000 credit toward infertility treatment, Fertility massage and acupuncture sessions. Pre-registration is required: RSVP at www.brownfertility.com/seminar. Location: Brown Fertility
8149 Point Meadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256 - Crest Hill, IL -- Infertility Awareness Education Seminar, 6:30PM to 9:00PM
The purpose of this seminar is to educate the community about infertility. Defining Infertility, diagnosing and available options for treatment, Fitness/yoga for fertility Acupuncture for fertility and defining the emotional aspects of coping with infertility.
This is a free event. Please RSVP. There is limited space. Call 815 725-4161 Have any questions? Ask for Connie or Liz. Location: JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY (room D), 3395 Black Rd., Joliet IL. - IL-- Enhance Your Treatment Through These Mind/Body Programs, 6:00 to 8:30PM
Fertility treatment, or just the prospect of it, makes physical intimacy seem like work and can seriously threaten the romance in your relationship. Come to Keeping It Spicy! and/or Yoga Date Night and learn (and practice!) how to keep your relationship loving, tender, and even a little bit steamy! For details, please visit: http://fcionline.com/ Go to: Patient Support/Patient Education Events - West Babylon, NY-- Pathways to Parenthood Seminar, 6:30PM to 8:00PM
Dr. Joseph Peña, MD, FACOG from Long Island IVF discusses infertility and treatment options, the importance of getting support during this time as well as methods on how to keep you relaxed during your fertility journey. Location: West Babylon Public Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon, NY 11704 http://alpha2.suffolk.lib.ny.us/record=g1027606&searchscope=67&SORT2=R
Thursday, April 26, 2012
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- Jacksonville, FL -- Hope in a Barren Land Healing Service, 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Join St. John's Cathedral downtown for a non-denominational Healing Service led by lay ministry to offer prayers for those struggling emotionally with the challenges of building their family; prayers for family/friends offering support; prayers for the professionals in the community assisting with solutions. This service will offer solace along with encouragement and hope. It is free and open to the public. Optional private prayer and anointing in the sanctuary following the service. Contact Deb at resolvejaxfl@gmail to RSVP or with questions. - Boise, ID -- Patient Education Seminar, 6:00PM
Come and listen to an informative talk by Dr. Cristin C. Slater, meet the staff of ICRM, and have all your infertility questions answered! What you can win: $100 off your New Patient Consultation, 50% off an IVF cycle, free ultrasounds, and more! RSVP: To ICRM @ 208-342-5900 or icrm@myway.com. Location: Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine, 111 Main Street, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho - Chicago, IL -- Learn about Fertility Treatment featuring Q & A with Eve Feinberg, MD, 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Do you have questions regarding fertility? Would you like to have your questions answered by an expert, rather than searching the internet? Join Dr. Eve Feinberg, from Fertility Centers of Illinois for an informal evening of discussion on all aspects of reproductive medicine and fertility. To register, please visit www.tiffanikiminstitute.com or call 312-260-9000. Location: Tiffani Kim Institute, 310 W. Superior St, Second Floor, Chicago, IL 60654 - IL -- Schedule Your Fertility Awareness Check Up!
Schedule your fertility awareness check up today! Go to http://fcionline.com/ or call Fertility Centers of Illinois at 877.324.4483. - Framingham, MA -- Parenting After Infertility: Stories of Hope, 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Come hear stories of hope from infertility community members who have gone on to parent. Our panelists have traveled many different paths to parenthood, from fertility treatment to adoption. Join us for this special FREE panel discussion. More details & RSVP for FREE here. Location: Framingham Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA - Waltham, MA -- Dough Raiser at Uno’s Chicago Grill, all day
All day at the Waltham, MA Uno’s Chicago Grill, they will donate 20% of your check to RESOLVE New England when you print out and present this certificate to your server. Help benefit RNE, raise awareness for infertility, eat a little dough and give a little dough back to RNE all at the same time! Location: Uno’s Chicago Grill, 155 Bear Hill Road, Waltham, MA - Des Peres, MO -- NIAW Fundraiser, all day
Walgreens Pharmacy has joined RESOLVE in order to bring awareness to national infertility awareness week by hosting a fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen in the West County Mall. Just come and eat and 20% of profits will go to RESOLVE. Contact Laly or Amanda at Walgreens 636-591-9001 for more info! Location: California Pizza Kitchen in West County Mall
80 West County Mall, Des Peres, MO 63131
Friday, April 27, 2012
- International Adoption Webinar, 4:00PM to 6:00PM PST
Finding the path to family in the current landscape of international adoption. There are real options to building your family through international adoption. Join us online April 27th at 4 pm PST to get an up-to-date and realistic view of how today's families are growing through adoption from places such as Ethiopia, Russia, Korea and many others. This is a 1 hour class hosted by Lisa McDaniel Jones, International Adoption Consultant with Partners for Adoption, and mommy to Lilia (home from Russia through Astrakhan Russia in 2004). We'll also be joined by Dianne Pearce, Adoption Consultant, vocal adoption advocate and new mommy through China in 2009. How to attend:Click on Webinar link: https://partnersforadoption.webex.com/partnersforadoption to go to the WEBEX site. Click on tab for the "Monthly" calendar. Click on day of the webinar, then click "register". - Reading, MA -- Shopping Spree for RNE at Aine’s Boutique, all day
Want to save some cash and treat yourself to the many fun, trendy clothes and accessories at Aine’s Boutique in Reading, MA – all while helping to raise funds for RESOLVE New England? On Friday, April 27, 2012, simply mention RESOLVE New England at the register to save 10% on your purchase. Aine’s Boutique has generously offered to donate a portion of their sales from this day to benefit RNE! It’s a shopping spree for RNE – where you get to save and do some good in the process! Location: Aine’s Boutique, 1662 Main Street, Reading, Ma 01867 - Austin, TX -- Don't Ignore Infertility Happy Hour, 5:00PM to 8:00PM
Please join our local RESOLVE support group for the first annual NIAW event to be hosted in Austin. This will be a casual happy hour to meet new friends, strengthen connections, meet local providers, and raise funds for Resolve. Join us for this important event! Contact Marianne at mariannemellado@gmail.com with questions or to be added to the Evite. Location: Casa Chapala, 101 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701
Saturday, April 28, 2012
- Rialto, CA -- 2nd Annual Infertility Awareness, 6:00PM to 9:00PM
My hubby and I know the ups and downs of this issue and without God, family , and close friends we would not be able to stand here today. So we want to make sure that we show that same love and support to others who are in battle. For more information, call Erica at 951-473-9548. This event is Free! Location: Rialto Christian Center 234 W Merrill Ave, Rialto, CA 92376-6428 - Englewood, CO -- NIAW Balloon Release, 10:00AM
Balloon Release in Honor of NIAW. Please Bring a few Balloons (filled and ready to go) No Cost, http://twistedroadstohome.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/naiw-balloon-release/. Location: Washington Park Boat House, East Exposition Avenue and South Humboldt Street - Jacksonville, FL -- Jacksonville Fertility Awareness Seminar, 9:00AM to 12:00PM
The annual Jacksonville Fertility Awareness Seminar will provide free information on a variety of fertility topics including surgery, acupuncture, stress relief and nutrition. A free IVF cycle and a new generation iPad will be given away! For more information and to register, visit www.jacksonvillebaby.com. Location: Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 - Atlanta, GA--Atlanta Walk of Hope, 8:00AM-11:00AM
The Walk of Hope is a day to recognize the many ways in which families are built. People of all ages can participate as a walker or donor and raise awareness of how the disease of infertility impacts families nationwide. Click here to learn more and to register. - Meridian, ID -- Fertility Yoga, 11:AM to 12:15PM
Only April 28, 2012 11am- 12:15pm, the class will focus on integrating awareness, breath, and movement helps reduce stress often associated with the struggle of infertility as well as benefit the general reproductive health of men and women trying to conceive. Space is limited! Please contact Loni Wood at 208-570-3594 or ljwood79@aol.com to register. Location:1175 E. Park Center Blvd., Suite 102, Boise, ID 83706. - Evansville, IN -- Rollin' for Hope, 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Chance to Hope will be hosting their first Rollin' for Hope charity bike rally to help raise awareness and support for infertility. Registration begins at 10AM with first bike out at noon. Other vehicles welcome. Cost is $20/$25. For more information, please visit chancetohope.org. Location: Metro Christian Center (and surrounding Tri-State area), 818 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville, IN. 47711 - Blue Springs, MO -- 2nd Annual KC Family Building Conference, 9:00AM to 12:30PM
Fertility doctors, counselors, and community leaders are coming together to raise awareness about the variety of options available to build a family. At this year's FREE conference, you will choose your breakout sessions: Infertility 101, Adoption, Embryo Adoption/Donation, Natural Approach, IVF, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Recurrent Miscarriage, and Male Infertility. The keynote speaker will discuss Suriving Infertility. Go to the website to learn more and register: www.kansascityinfertilityawareness.com. Location: Sunny Vale Middle School, 3930 South RD Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015 - Omaha, NE -- 5K for Fertility, 9:00AM to 11:00AM
2BFertile, an Omaha non-profit dedicated to supporting the infertility community, will be hosting it's annual 5K for Fertility. This 5K run/walk will take place on Saturday April 28th at Zorinsky Lake Park. Our goal is to raise money and awareness to support our mission to provide educational and financial resources to those challenged in our community with fertility issues. Location: Lake Zorinsky Park, Omaha NE, Shelter 6 - 168th Street Entrance. More information on this event can be found at www.facebook.com/2Bfertile - Vancouver, WA--"Miracle in the Making", 2:00PM to 5:00PM
"Miracle in the Making" is an IVF Carnival Fundraiser orgnaized to raise awareness and funds for IVF. The admission cost is free- Raffle tickets can be purchased for participating in games, buying food and other small items. There will be a silent and live auction for larger items donated. Door Prizes will be held every 15 mins as a thank you for coming! Everyone is welcome! Please contact Brie Stott with any questions @ 702.577.5034 or check our blog for our whole story and updates about our journey. http://briestott.blogspot.com. Location: The Fisher's Landing Grange Hall, 814 Ne 162nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684
Saturday, June 9, 2012
- Bluemont Park, VA-- Washington, D.C. Walk of Hope, 8:00AM to 12:00 Noon
The Walk of Hope is a day to recognize the many ways in which families are built. People of all ages can participate as a walker or donor and raise awareness of how the disease of infertility impacts families nationwide. Click here to learn more and to register.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
- Palatine, IL -- Cade Foundation 1st Annual Race for the Family, 8:00AM to 11:30AM
Fertility Centers of Illinois is the proud host of the CADE Foundation First Annual Illinois Race for the Family. Learn more at http://www.ilraceforthefamily.com. - Livonia, MI -- Infertility Bowl-A-Thon, 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Infertility Bowl-A-Thon to support our dream to become a family. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and men with infertility. You get as much bowling as you can fit into 2 hours, 2 pieces of pizza, a pop and shoe rental. For $20/person. There will be a bake sale, raffle and a silent auction also. For more information, please feel free to contact me, Kellie Hill at 734-626-8526 or email me at scuzzleface@att.net. Thank you and I hope to see you there! Location: Merry Bowl Lanes, 30950 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
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*Events listed on this page that are not RESOLVE Events should not in any way be considered an endorsement or recommendation, either express or implied, by RESOLVE.
