
Support Chad and Ryan's Journey to Parenthood
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Chad and Ryan have spent years planning for the joy of becoming parents. After saving diligently and navigating the long and costly path of surrogacy, they were overjoyed to learn they were expecting a baby girl. They began preparing to welcome their daughter, Logan, this August.
Sadly, at just 22 weeks, their surrogate experienced severe preeclampsia and had to deliver early. On April 20, 2025, Baby Logan was born without signs of life. Chad and Ryan were able to fly to Idaho to meet her, hold her, and say goodbye with love and heartbreak.
In the wake of this unimaginable loss, many have asked how they can help. This fund has been created as a way for friends and family to surround Chad and Ryan with love and support during this heartbreaking time.
Though grieving, Chad and Ryan remain hopeful about their dream of growing their family. Starting over with the surrogacy process will require significant emotional and financial resources. With your help, we can ease some of that burden, honor Baby Logan’s memory, and help Chad and Ryan move one step closer to building their family.
Every donation, big or small, will make a difference in helping them rebuild. Thank you for your love and support.
Organizer and beneficiary
Erin Smith
Organizer
Seattle, WA
Chad Slaven
Beneficiary