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National Infertility Awareness Week
WHEREAS, according to the CDC, 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or
sustaining a pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization and American Medical Association define
infertility as a disease; and
WHEREAS, infertility affects women and men equally and does not discriminate based on
race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or socioeconomic level; and
WHEREAS, the LGBTQ community also faces challenges when building their families; and
WHEREAS, all people challenged in their family building journey should have access to all
family building options, including adoption and medical treatment, such as in vitro
fertilization and third-party reproduction; and
WHEREAS, cost and lack of insurance coverage are barriers for many in our City to access
the family building option they need; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness of infertility and the barriers faced by the family building
community is the first step to removing these barriers.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mason Thompson, do hereby proclaim April 24-30, 2022 “National
Infertility Awareness Week” in Bothell and join RESOLVE: The National Infertility
Association, and dedicated volunteers, health care professionals, and members of the
infertility and family building community by participating in this promotion.
Signed this 19th day of April, 2022.
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Mason Thompson, Mayor
Mason Thompson (Apr 14, 2022 19:01 PDT)
Mason Thompson