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Bring Hope to Kiley and Lora's Family Dream

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**Help Kiley and Lora Complete Their Family**

Lora, age 41, RN BSN, and Kiley, age 36, are dedicated employees at a high-level Mental Facility for children and adults. They’ve spent their careers caring for others, and now they’re hoping for a little miracle of their own.
Their journey to parenthood began in January of this year through IVF. It’s been a challenging process, involving dozens of stomach injections, over 40 oil-based hip injections,
and 21 blood draws. The couple was overjoyed when their IVF clinic confirmed a healthy embryo—a little boy. The embryo transfer was completed on June 5th, and by their next appointment on June 14th, it was confirmed that the pregnancy was progressing beautifully.

But their joy was short-lived. On June 15th, Lora was intentionally kneed in the stomach by an agitated patient. Tragically, they lost their baby boy, Leevi Joseph Barry, just two days later.

The couple’s hardships don’t end there. Kiley has been unable to work since December 26th, 2023, due to a severe MCL tear in his right knee—a result of another patient assault at work. Now, he faces potential surgery on his left knee due to ongoing complications.

Kiley and Lora are determined to try again, but they’ve exhausted their $25,000 IVF insurance coverage. The cost of two more rounds of IVF, with discounts due to Kiley’s reduced income, will be $31,500. They’re hoping to start the process again and have a potential transfer date in October.

Kiley and Lora are two of the most genuine, caring, and selfless people I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with. They’ve spent their lives helping others without hesitation, and now, we have the opportunity to help them.

Every donation, no matter the size, brings them one step closer to their dream of completing their family. We’re incredibly grateful for any support you can provide.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Friends and Co-workers of Lora and Kiley
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    Bret Crowl
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    Cedar Rapids, IA
    Kiley Smith
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