Who am I?
 
I am a woman who, like many others, would like to become a mother. But, because of a discriminatory law, I may not get the chance.
 
My case
 
Nine years ago I went through significant emotional turmoil and four surgeries, at great expense, in order to harvest my eggs and store them for future use. Results of tests conducted by the fertility clinic showed that my egg reserves were uncommonly low for my age and so I had to act quickly to harvest and store eggs; my chances of becoming a mother were diminishing fast and far too early.
 
My eggs are safe and well in storage but under current legislation they will be destroyed if not used within the ten year limit for women without a health-threatening condition.

My ten years of storage is due to expire next year but I am not in a situation to use them. I could not bear for these eggs to be destroyed along with my chance of becoming a mother to my own, biological child.

Under current legislation, I am only permitted to store my eggs for ten years. Had I had the misfortune to suffer from a medical condition, which necessitated the harvesting of eggs, I would be permitted to store my eggs for fifty years.

Why is this case important?
 
This isn’t just about me. I am one of many women affected by this law. If my case is successful, women who store their eggs for non-medical reasons would be permitted the same rights as those who do so for medical reasons. This means that more women will get the chance they deserve to become mothers.

Why am I raising funds?

I am looking to raise £5,900 in order to fund advice from a specialist human rights firm with a view to launching a judicial review. I can't do this alone so I need your help. Please donate what you can and share this page so that I challenge this law not just for me but for all women in my situation.