You’re a soldier, a firefighter, an EMT, a 911 dispatcher, a nurse, a cop; you’re used to taking control and getting things done, even in enormously stressful situations. So where do you turn if your own body just won’t “follow orders”?
Mollie Huyck is the Founder and President of Roaring Adventures, a non-profit organization supporting first responders and active duty military members who need help building their families.
Seven long years and nine devastating losses before finally having a daughter inspired Mollie to help military and first responders with family building. Why this population in particular? First, her daughter’s story includes ties to the military, and second, this population tends to suffer infertility at higher rates than civilians. And often fertility treatments — even for our military and first responders — are not covered (or fully covered) by insurance.
We all know stress can impact fertility in many ways. Can you think of many professions MORE stressful on a daily basis than the ones listed at the top of these notes? Their professions can also expose them to toxic substances. How do we serve those who protect and serve in such critical ways?
Roaring Adventures supports these folks in their fertility journeys by helping them access financial resources through family building grants. But it’s not just financial assistance, it’s also education, support, and other services. Roaring Adventures supports many family building channels, including medical treatment and adoption services.
PS Just wait until you hear the origin story of the company name….
More about Mollie:
Mollie is also co-founder of My Fertility Health, Inc. Her company created Navie, a comprehensive software platform designed to provide tools and support to those navigating their reproductive health. Her book I Became Your Mama was created as a resource for parents to share their personal stories with their children.
Mollie is an advocate for family building causes in Oregon and across the United States.
Find out more about Mollie and her organization at Roaring Adventures: www.roaringadventures.org.
Learn more about Navie at navieapp.com. And as always, find more episodes from Ruby and Anne at thewholepineapple.com.
