Anyone who meets Camille and Dylan instantly loves them. Everyone in their lives hopes for them to one day be able to have a baby. Many of you know their situation but for those who don’t, I’ll try to give a brief overview of Camille and Dylan’s life.

My sister Camille is the greatest example to me. I’ve watched her overcome many physical and emotional challenges throughout her entire life. Camille was born with a craniofacial syndrome called golden-har which affected the right side of her face as well as her hearing. This required her to go through many surgeries in the first 16 years of her life. She was also born with Klippel-fiel syndrome where the top 8 vertebras in her neck were fused at birth. This has caused her to feel pain in her head and neck daily. However, I think the hardest struggle she has had to persevere through was when she was 16 years old, she found out she also had another syndrome called MRKH. This syndrome meant that her uterus never formed and because of that, she would never be able to give birth to a baby. Being the optimistic person Camille is she felt a peace inside knowing that somehow, someday she would have a family. She has always held onto that feeling of hope.

In 2015 Camille and Dylan were married and they are incredible together. Their goal was to graduate college and get into a house as soon as possible so they could apply for a home study to start the adoption process. They did this fervently. They paid all the fees for the classes needed, made all the modifications to their home that were required, paid the money for their home study, filled out paperwork for days, and lastly paid the large sum due to the adoption agency. As so many of their friends were having their first, second, and third children Camille and Dylan kept planning and trying to figure out the adoption world. However, to this day they still have not received a phone call.

A year ago, Camille and Dylan decided to try the foster care to adopt route. Once again, it was many hours of more online courses, more money for another home study, days of filling out more forms, and so much red tape with the state. However, finally, they had 2 sweet little brothers placed in their home. These two young boys brought so much joy to our entire family. We will forever love each of them but 6 months later they were moved by the state to a different home to be reunited with their other siblings. With a broken heart Camille and Dylan have been trying to understand how a child will ever become part of their lives. A child no one can take away.

In December, Camille went to see a new doctor who assured her that he has helped many women born with her rare condition to have a child using their DNA. He did an ultrasound right then and said, “You can do this! All we need to do is find a surrogate willing to carry this baby for you.” A glimmer of hope returned to Camille and Dylan that day.

For most people having a baby is manageable. However, for Camille and Dylan, it continues to cost large amounts of money! Besides the amount needed for having the baby, a surrogate is very expensive due to insurance not covering most of the expenses. It will be at least $50,000 but most likely around $80,000-$100,000 or more as medical insurance does not cover most of it. Costs include medications, tests, egg retrieval, IVF, paying a surrogate, medical bills, and lawyer fees. The good news is Camille and Dylan have saved up some money, and they just won a grant for $10,000 that will cover the 1st payment to start IVF.

We are not accustomed to asking for help from others but through the past few years so many people have offered to help so we thought let’s try to do this and help Camille and Dylan have a baby.

We understand money is difficult for almost everyone. So, if you can’t donate, we completely understand. We love all our friends and family, and support can be offered in a variety of ways. I know Camille will be the most incredible mother and Dylan the happiest father. I know they will cherish every moment with a child, and I believe we can all help this happen.

We love you, Camille and Dylan!

*If you or anyone you know is interested in being a surrogate, please reach out to one of us.

The qualifications to be a surrogate are:

⁃ Have carried at least one pregnancy successfully to term

⁃ Have a healthy BMI, as determined by your doctor

⁃ Have a healthy lifestyle

⁃ The average age is 21-40. However, if you are older than 40 you could still be a surrogate.

*If you know anyone that is considering placing their baby up for adoption please think of Camille and Dylan.

*Any money we raise will go towards surrogacy or adoption.