TMO to Sponsor IVF Procedures for 40 Families

Sunday Ehigiator

Veteran Journalist and CEO of Reb360, a real estate company in Lagos, Tope Mark-Odigie, popularly known as TMO, has revealed that she will be sponsoring IVF procedures of 40 families in need, with collaborations with certified IVF clinics and other interested partners.

Speaking through a statement, TMO said her parents struggled with childbearing before they had her, and their inability to afford an IVF procedure motivated her to embark on such a gesture.

Compassionate and empathetic towards families with a similar situation, especially those who have waited for at least five years without a child, TMO has decided to partner with willing sponsors to fund the IVF of 40 families who cannot have babies organically.

According to the statement, over the past five years, TMO has volunteered and partnered with Quiverfull, a reputable registered foundation in Lagos, to fund successful IVF procedures; two years ago, her company, Reb360, joined her to fund the same project. This year, she is soliciting at least 39 more people to join her to fund the IVF of 40 families.

“As an only child, I know how tough it is to be an only child. But what was worse was observing my parents’ hopes of having another child dashed many times till they passed the age of childbearing.

“Thank God they have me! However, many other families do not have a single child of consolation like my parents do. This is why, to commemorate my 40th birthday, my greatest desire is to help 40 families achieve their dream of having a baby through IVF funding.

“Currently, the average cost of an IVF is between N5,000,000 and N6,000,000, if there are no additional complications of surgery. This is why I need all the support I can get from individuals, organisations and reputable IVF clinics who are willing to partner with me to put a smile on the faces of the 40 families who will be selected from the 1,000+ families who have shared their touching stories.

“Over the past five years, I have volunteered for and partnered with Quiverfull, a reputable IVF foundation, to fund successful IVF procedures. So, I am soliciting more people to join me on this journey to raise sufficient funds to do the same for 40 unique families. I am also calling on other IVF clinics to partner with us to achieve this feat.”