April is always busy for RRC and fertility clinics nationwide as we actively participate in National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW). This year, NIAW is focused on the week of 4/20 to 4/26, and there are so many ways you can get involved.

#ALLinFertility: National Infertility Awareness Week 2025

Sponsored by RESOLVE, National Infertility Awareness Week started back in 1989 (that’s almost 40 years ago), with the mission to empower those with infertility diagnoses to change the conversation around fertility. Rather than keeping it in the dark, like a shameful secret, NIAW serves to spread the word that infertility is more common than people think (affecting more than one in eight adults).

The more we educate the public and share your stories, the better we create funding and legislation that support equitable and inclusive infertility diagnosis and treatment for anyone struggling with infertility.

Ways to be “All In” this year

The theme for the 2025 NIAW is #ALLinFertility and is a play on a standard poker term. As RESOLVE explains:

“Infertility can feel like being dealt a bad hand, where the odds seem stacked against you and the path to building a family is uncertain. #ALLinFertility honors the resilience of those facing these challenges while spotlighting the need for inclusivity, understanding, and action. 

Much like a deck of cards, family building holds countless possibilities. Each person’s journey is uniquely their own. There’s no single “right” way to create a family—there are many paths, each with its own set of challenges and rewards.“

One of the most significant rewards of participating in NIAW is tapping into an instant stream of infertility support as you connect with others. Many RRC clients over the past years have reported that taking part in NIAW events, fundraisers, and social sharing reinspired their fertility journey, infusing them with positive energy.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Head-up, Join, Or Contribute to A Walk of Hope

The NIAW Walks of Hope are an active way to raise money for the cause while also gathering the community of family, friends, and others who have an opportunity to stand (and walk) with you in solidarity.

• Raise funds to support RESOLVE’s mission and programs.
• Bring people together in your local area to support the infertility community.
• Raise awareness about infertility and RESOLVE.
• Improve the lives of people living with infertility.

If you love organizing events, we heartily encourage you to start a Kansas City Walk of Hope to connect with people here in the area. You can also join and support the Walk of Hope in St. Louis, MO, just a handful of hours away. There is even a Virtual Walk of Hope that you can participate in if there’s nothing available in your area.

2. Get Social & Take the NIAW 5-Day Challenge

The NIAW toolkit is full of ideas, images, documents, etc., that can help you get involved this year. That includes ample options for sharing information (or your story) on social media channels.

In addition to graphics, stats, and other information-based tidbits worth sharing, they also invite you to participate in the NIAW 5-Day Challenge. For five days in a row, you use social media channels to share reels, posts, images, etc., that are specifically related to your personal story – including topics surrounding the impact of infertility and the challenges people face to build a family. Use social media to share your personal experiences and how infertility affects your life, work, and relationships.

3. Light Up your community (in Orange)

The Light it Up Orange option is a great way to spark greater, community-wide interest. While you can certainly do your part by changing porch lights out for orange bulbs this month, there’s also an opportunity to ask the larger community (including municipal buildings, parks, public spaces, etct) to participate in honor of NIAW.

Examples of ways to Light it Up Orange include:

• Reaching out to local hospitals, IVF clinics, or OB-GYN offices
• Local landmarks (City Hall, bridges, convention centers, stadiums, botanical gardens, etc.)
• Local parks
• Local businesses
• Amusement parks
• At home: Change your porch or outdoor lights to orange.

RESOLVE’s goal is for Light it Up events to occur in all 50 states. Don’t let your state remain in the dark.

4. Wear Orange!

Orange is NIAW’s signature color because:

“The color orange promotes a sense of wellness, emotional energy to be shared: compassion, passion, and warmth. Helps to recover from disappointments, a wounded heart, or a blow to one’s pride. Studies show that orange can create a heightened sense of activity, increased socialization, boost in aspiration, contentment, assurance, confidence and understanding.”

Wednesday, April 23^rd is official #WearOrange day. Be sure to tag us and @resolveorg.

5. Host or Attend an Event

Another way to get involved in NIAW 2025 is to host or attend a fundraising event. There are NIAW fundraising event ideas for every interest or activity, and you are more than welcome to create your own.

Some of our favorites include:

• Costume parties.
• Sip & Sew gatherings.
• Hosting a yoga or other class in person or online (or asking your favorite yoga/pilates studio or gym to donate a portion of their proceeds one day during NIAW).
• Game nights.
• Happy hour Karaoke & mocktails.
• Teach a class (cooking, baking, scrapbooking, crafting, bread making, etc.)

If you can dream it, you can use it to fundraise and raise awareness for National Infertility Awareness Week.

RRC Hopes to See You at a Kansas City NIAW Event!

The Reproductive Resource Center team is happy to let you about know about NIAW related events here in Kansas City, and we hope to see. As always, feel free to contact us to schedule a consultation or ask us about your concerns about infertility.​