Our work is inspired by the lived experiences of donor conceived people (DCP), and part of our mission is to share those experiences with others. Whenever possible, we hope to serve DCP and their families by bringing the community together in solidarity and support for the creation of a better world for DCP.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CANADIAN FERTILITY & ANDROLOGY SOCIETY GATEKEEPERS’ DILEMMA 2024; TORONTO, ONTARIO; APRIL 5, 2024
Vice President of Development Melissa Bornico and other USDCC volunteers will speak on a panel of donor conceived adults to answer questions about different types of donor agreements (known, open identity at 18, anonymous), their lived experiences, and how professionals can support the needs of donor conceived people while respecting intended parent and donor concerns.
ASRM scientific congress & expo; Denver, co; oct. 19-23, 2024
USDCC is thrilled to return to the biggest event in the fertility industry this October in Denver, Colorado. We will be available to answer questions, chat about our work, and distribute materials from our booth on the convention floor. We hope you will stop by to say hello and learn more about centering donor conceived people in conversations and policies regarding third-party gamete donation.
PAST EVENTS
USDCC 2023/2024 COMMUNITY UPDATE (JAN. 2024)
Find out about USDCC’s accomplishments in 2023 and our plans for 2024, including a big announcement.
USDCC VP OF MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES (2022-2023) LINDSAY HARRIS, LCSW, APPEARS ON OUTSIDE OF SESSION WITH JULIE HILTON, LCSW (JANUARY 2024)
Lindsay Harris, who served as USDCC vice president of mental health initiatives from 2022-2023, appeared on Julie Hilton’s podcast Outside of Session to discuss and “explore the emotional landscape of donor conception” in the season 2 episode “Navigating the Journey of Donor Conception.”
USDCC ATTENDS PRIDE EVENTS (JUNE 2023)
USDCC team members attended Pride events in Toronto and NYC in June 2023 to stand in solidarity with and support of the LGBTQ community.
INSTAGRAM LIVE WITH JANA RUPNOW, LPC (MARCH 2, 2023)
Melissa Bornico, vice president of development, and Jana Rupnow, LPC, discussed Jana’s work on Three Makes Baby, particularly her new master course for recipient & intended parents. Watch the replay here.
MADE TO WONDER 5K (Oct. 23, 2022)
The inaugural Made to Wonder 5k, planned by Donor Conceived Community and U.S. Donor Conceived Council, brought together DCP, families, and allies in twenty different cities across the United States and Canada.
USDCC TOWN HALL MEETING (JULY 27, 2022)
Learn more about our success enacting landmark legislation in Colorado and our plans to advocate for the needs, interests, and challenges of donor conceived people. Watch on YouTube