Ella’s Birthday Project 2023
Ella’s Birthday Project 2023
In memory of Ella Rose Rauch, It Takes a Herd is proud to announce Ella’s Birthday Project is returning again this year!
On April 5, 2019, Ella Rose was born sleeping at 22 weeks & 6 days. After her passing, Ella’s parents, Chris & Jen, were advised that Jen would no longer be able to carry a child.
They decided that Ella’s story would not end on that very sad day in 2019. It became imperative to them to support other families facing similar heartache and raise awareness about infertility and surrogacy through their nonprofit –It Takes a Herd.
In the midst of co-founding It Takes a Herd, Chris & Jen made a huge decision to grow their family through surrogacy. The process was initially difficult and, at times, very draining, but they were beyond fortunate to find a wonderful surrogate through a trusted friend. After a long, emotional journey, they finally welcomed their rainbow twins, Oliver and Olivia, on February 16, 2021.
Chris & Jen discovered very quickly the financial strains couples face to have a child through surrogacy. This reality inspired Ella’s Birthday Project.
Your donations will help fund our grant program, designed to ease the financial burden and provide a bit of relief to families who wish to have a child through IVF or surrogacy. Applications will be opened on May 1, 2023.
We thank you for your consideration & support as we remember sweet Ella on her 4th heavenly birthday.
If you would like to donate to the grant fund, please click here.
Ella’s elephant pins are on sale again! Quantities are limited, and proceeds from pin sales will go toward our grant program. More new items are coming to the shop soon.
