Made to Wonder: Race to End Anonymous Donation
Saturday, October 14 – Thursday, October 19, 2023
Past event
12:00 PM CDT
Denver, Iowa
$35.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join the vibrant community at the "Made to Wonder: Race to End Anonymous Donation" event, taking place from October 14th to October 19th, 2023, in beautiful Denver, Bremer. This inspiring gathering unites donor-conceived individuals, their families, friends, and allies to connect, share stories, and advocate for transparency in gamete donation practices. Participants can look forward to a national meet-up on Sunday, October 20th, at 9:30 a.m. at Sloan's Lake Park, where everyone can come together to walk, run, or stroll a 5K (3.1 miles) in solidarity.
Whether you’re joining in person or participating virtually from anywhere, this event offers an incredible opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of identity and medical history access for donor-conceived people. Register by October 6th to receive a special "Made to Wonder" shirt, and don’t forget to share your journey on social media using the hashtags #MADETOWONDER and #WEAREDONORCONCEIVED. Together, we can create a brighter future for donor-conceived individuals!
Whether you’re joining in person or participating virtually from anywhere, this event offers an incredible opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of identity and medical history access for donor-conceived people. Register by October 6th to receive a special "Made to Wonder" shirt, and don’t forget to share your journey on social media using the hashtags #MADETOWONDER and #WEAREDONORCONCEIVED. Together, we can create a brighter future for donor-conceived individuals!
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Made to Wonder: Race to End Anonymous Donation (Virtual + Local Meetup)
VirtualIncludes T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 14, 2023
$35.00
Organiser's description
MADE TO WONDER: RACE TO END ANONYMOUS DONATION
WHO: DONOR-CONCEIVED PEOPLE, PARENTS, DONORS, PROFESSIONALS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ALLIES.
WHAT: DONOR CONCEIVED COMMUNITY FOUNDED THIS ANNUAL EVENT IN 2022 TO CREATE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT, SHARE THEIR STORIES, AND BUILD SOLIDARITY FOR ENDING THE PRACTICE OF 'ANONYMOUS' GAMETE DONATION.
ANONYMOUS GAMETE DONATION WAS THE INDUSTRY NORM IN THE US FOR DECADES. SPERM AND EGG DONORS WERE TOLD TO DONATE ANONYMOUSLY. PARENTS WERE TOLD NOT TO TELL. AS A RESULT, COUNTLESS DONOR-CONCEIVED PEOPLE DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR IDENTITY, FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY, AND GENETIC RELATIVES. THEY WERE MADE TO WONDER.
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A FUTURE THAT SUPPORTS THE WELL-BEING OF DONOR-CONCEIVED PEOPLE! JOIN US!
WHEN: OCTOBER 19-20TH
OPTION 1: JOIN US SUNDAY, OCT 20TH AT 9:30A AT SLOAN'S LAKE PARK IN DENVER, CO FOR OUR NATIONAL MEET-UP.
OPTION 2: JOIN SATELLITE LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK AND LA. (DETAILS PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION AND "MADE TO WONDER" FACEBOOK GROUP.)
OPTION 3: JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON YOUR OWN OR WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS OCT 19-20TH, WHENEVER AND WHEREVER WORKS FOR YOU!
TO JOIN:
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REGISTER BY OCTOBER 6TH TO RECEIVE A MADE TO WONDER SHIRT IN TIME FOR RACE DAY.
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SIGN UP FOR 'MADE TO WONDER: RACE TO END ANONYMOUS DONATION (VIRTUAL + LOCAL MEETUP)'
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JOIN A MEET-UP GROUP/TEAM (EG. DENVER, NYC, LA), PLAN YOUR OWN, OR JOIN VIRTUALLY.
*
SHARE THE EVENT WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY!
*
WALK/RUN/STROLL 5K (3.1 MILES)
*
CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT BY SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA! #MADETOWONDER #WEAREDONORCONCEIVED #NOTANONYMOUS
_For questions about the event or organizations, email [email protected]
This event is sponsored by Donor Conceived Community, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We work with community partners and allies toward a world where donor-conceived people have the option to learn the identity of the donor and relevant inherited health risks. All proceeds from this event support our nonprofits mission of providing support, education, and resources for donor-conceived people, parents, donors, and professionals._
WHO: DONOR-CONCEIVED PEOPLE, PARENTS, DONORS, PROFESSIONALS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ALLIES.
WHAT: DONOR CONCEIVED COMMUNITY FOUNDED THIS ANNUAL EVENT IN 2022 TO CREATE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT, SHARE THEIR STORIES, AND BUILD SOLIDARITY FOR ENDING THE PRACTICE OF 'ANONYMOUS' GAMETE DONATION.
ANONYMOUS GAMETE DONATION WAS THE INDUSTRY NORM IN THE US FOR DECADES. SPERM AND EGG DONORS WERE TOLD TO DONATE ANONYMOUSLY. PARENTS WERE TOLD NOT TO TELL. AS A RESULT, COUNTLESS DONOR-CONCEIVED PEOPLE DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR IDENTITY, FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY, AND GENETIC RELATIVES. THEY WERE MADE TO WONDER.
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A FUTURE THAT SUPPORTS THE WELL-BEING OF DONOR-CONCEIVED PEOPLE! JOIN US!
WHEN: OCTOBER 19-20TH
OPTION 1: JOIN US SUNDAY, OCT 20TH AT 9:30A AT SLOAN'S LAKE PARK IN DENVER, CO FOR OUR NATIONAL MEET-UP.
OPTION 2: JOIN SATELLITE LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK AND LA. (DETAILS PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION AND "MADE TO WONDER" FACEBOOK GROUP.)
OPTION 3: JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON YOUR OWN OR WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS OCT 19-20TH, WHENEVER AND WHEREVER WORKS FOR YOU!
TO JOIN:
*
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 6TH TO RECEIVE A MADE TO WONDER SHIRT IN TIME FOR RACE DAY.
*
SIGN UP FOR 'MADE TO WONDER: RACE TO END ANONYMOUS DONATION (VIRTUAL + LOCAL MEETUP)'
*
JOIN A MEET-UP GROUP/TEAM (EG. DENVER, NYC, LA), PLAN YOUR OWN, OR JOIN VIRTUALLY.
*
SHARE THE EVENT WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY!
*
WALK/RUN/STROLL 5K (3.1 MILES)
*
CELEBRATE YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT BY SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA! #MADETOWONDER #WEAREDONORCONCEIVED #NOTANONYMOUS
_For questions about the event or organizations, email [email protected]
This event is sponsored by Donor Conceived Community, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We work with community partners and allies toward a world where donor-conceived people have the option to learn the identity of the donor and relevant inherited health risks. All proceeds from this event support our nonprofits mission of providing support, education, and resources for donor-conceived people, parents, donors, and professionals._
Location
Virtual & Local Meet-Ups (Main location: Denver, CO), Denver, 80202, CO, United States
Made to Wonder: Race to End Anonymous Donation
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