Our mission is to ensure every young woman newly diagnosed with cancer has the option to preserve fertility through direct financial support, educational programs, and advocacy efforts.
We refuse to let the emotional, physical, and financial cost of a cancer diagnosis stand between young women and a full life after beating this disease.
young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. each year.
can be the out-of-pocket cost for a single IVF cycle.
LESS THAN
PERCENT
of physicians discuss the damage cancer treatment may have on fertility.
Many insurance companies will not cover preservation for patients.
ONLY
STATES
have legislation supporting oncofertility services.
Hope Grant Recipients
Fertility Partners
Saved in Medical Expenses for Patients & Families
Pledged
Eggs Frozen
– Roshni, Survivor & Grant Recipient
Our Hope Grant Program supports newly diagnosed female patients choosing to preserve fertility options ahead of treatment. Please contact us for more information about where we work geographically and our current fertility partners across the country.
After her *third* cancer diagnosis before age 40, our founder Amanda Rice channeled her frustration with reproductive health into a nonprofit.
Last week, @mallory.lasko brought her @ufkappadelta sisters together to chat through all-things fertility — from a breakdown of The Chick Mission’s services to ways to take control of your reproductive health! 🐥✨
Thanks for having us — and shoutout to @alannavizzoni @batyanovick and @cal.potts.md for joining the chat! 🙌
In 2019, New York joined a small, but mighty group of forward thinking states. These original six passed legislation to protect patients facing infertility as a side effect from life-saving medical treatment. While many New York insurance carriers are now legally compelled to cover fertility preservation cycles, there are still many patients that do not receive this coverage, including those with Medicaid. Assembly Bill A2686 expands this coverage to ensure that patients who have Medicaid would be accounted for as well.
In January 2025, Assemblymember Bores introduced Bill A2686, after a member of his district, Jane Rice, shared the work that the organization The Chick Mission (founded by her 3x cancer-surviving daughter Amanda Rice) is doing — and the respective legislative gaps.
Through need-based financial grants (Hope Grants), education and advocacy-work, The Chick Mission provides support for young women who have been diagnosed with cancer and want to preserve their fertility ahead of starting treatment. This is since their treatment plan, which can include chemo, radiation therapy and more, has a high likelihood of wreaking havoc on their reproductive system and rendering them infertile. The Chick Mission lets patients not have to choose between life-saving treatments and the option of starting a family.
Nicole Seagriff, a two-time breast cancer survivor and Hope Grant Recipient from The Chick Mission describes being faced with iatrogenic infertility as: “One of the most powerless feelings ever — I assumed something that would be part of my story was going to be deleted in a flash.”
Following discussions with Assemblymember Bores, Governor Hochul adopted the measure into her state budget proposal. If these fertility preservation services are included in the final version of the state budget, it would provide access to care to the thousands of young adults on Medicaid in New York State — access that’s needed now more than ever, given the rise in cancer diagnoses for this patient population.
🔗 New Yorkers, show your support by hitting that link in bio!
“As a medical student, I believe that all patients have the right to build their families and achieve their reproductive goals, regardless of their identity or ability to pay. I also believe in the importance of high-quality, patient-centered fertility preservation services that align with reproductive justice principles and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s expert recommendations.
Assembly Bill A2686 would expand insurance coverage of fertility preservation to patients with Medicaid, giving them the same benefits as those with commercial insurance. A2686 would increase equity in access to fertility care by removing financial barriers, fortifying New York State’s protections of reproductive healthcare. This will enable aspiring physicians, like me, to empower deserving patients facing iatrogenic infertility to realize the reproductive futures of their dreams,” shares Catherine Stratis 🩺🐥
Catherine is a rising fourth-year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (@icahnmountsinai) and public health student at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; she advocates for expanded access to comprehensive reproductive health services, medical education reform, and amplification of patient voices through storytelling.
🔗 New Yorkers, show your support of Bill A2686 by hitting that link in bio! YOUR VOICE MATTERS 👏✨
In celebration of our ✨7th✨ Grantiversary, we are thrilled to announce the launch of The Chick Mission Calendar Club! 🗓️ A little over a long time can make a whole lot of change 🩷
🐥$20 per month helps cover the cost of Hope Grant recipient care packages
📝$35 per month activates our next letter-writing campaign to support statewide legislative change in support of fertility preservation
🎓$50 per month helps to cover the costs of our next free educational event, empowering younger generations with women’s healthcare resources
🎉$100 per month champions our next quarterly survivor gathering for Hope Grant recipients and other cancer survivors in our flock
🔗 link in bio to get started!!
Vision boards, good food, laughs and stories were shared last night as a crew of kicka✨✨ chicks gathered to celebrate Galentine’s, The Chick Mission way 🐥
Cheers to the incredible crew of survivors that came together to celebrate eachother!! ✨🩷✨
On February 14th, 2018, The Chick Mission awarded their first grant to a cancer patient whose future family dreams would be dashed by the medically necessary treatment used to save lives.
Since that date, 625+ women have had our support for an opportunity to preserve fertility ahead of any side effects of their protocol which could render them infertile. To support our organization’s ultimate goal (legislation mandating insurance coverage in every state and well as federally), we have added geographical areas slowly but surely.
The Chick Mission Team is proud to share that we’ve expanded to Florida. Oncertility patients can now find the support they need to make choices about their future family – and not let cancer…or the lack of insurance coverage make decisions for them.
A BIG WELCOME CCRM Fertility of Miami – we are thrilled to have you as a partner practice to help spread word and access in your town. 💪☀️
Happy Galentine’s Day!!! 🩷🐥
💋 The Chick Mission
Hey, we know this chick!!! 🐥
One of our bada🩷🩷 flock members is the star of @victoriassecret’s latest drop: bras designed for post-mastectomy. We could not be more obsessed!
Thank you @alannavizzoni for continuing to be such a bright light! And shoutout to your outstanding advocacy work in support of New Jersey Bill A5000. If passed, it would expand access to fertility care for YA patients facing iatrogenic infertility and on Medicaid.
New Jersey peeps, hit the link in bio to show your support and send a letter to your reps — it takes less than a minute. YOUR VOICE MATTERS 🩷✨
Show your love for access to oncofertility care! 💖 There are currently a few Bills up for discussion, which would impact thousands of young adults, by ensuring fertility preservation coverage.
🗽 In New York: Bill A2686 — if passed, would cover fertility preservation for Medicaid patients facing iatrogenic infertility.
🍑 In Georgia: House Bill 94 — if passed, it would require coverage for certain expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause an impairment of fertility.
🌿 In New Jersey: Bill A5000 — if passed, it would expand access to fertility care for Medicaid patients facing iatrogenic infertility.
Head to your respective state’s bill (linked in bio) and contact your rep - we’ve made it simple!! 🩷😎
This #MedicalMonday is brought to you by our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Knopman! She recently shared her expertise as an REI, mom, survivor and overall bada🐥🐥 with this year’s High School Ambassador Program.
She kicked off the session with a fertility pop quiz — how many of these questions did you know?!
Laissez les bons temps rouler! 🐥
With kickoff underway, we couldn’t help but throw it back to our fete for fertility in NOLA this past spring, raising critical funds and awareness for oncofertility care! 🩷
✨🐥🙌👟🪩
Throwing it back to these kick A🐥🐥 kicks at last year’s gala!!!!
“When I heard about The Chick Mission from @alipruzan, I knew immediately that I had to get involved. Amanda and Tracy have built a community of empowerment and strength, providing over 600 women the security of a fertility future amid the darkest times of their lives. This Hope is what drew me to The Chick Mission and is what continues to motivate me as a Peep, medical student, and researcher. I am grateful for the ability to be a part of the movement and to play a small role in ensuring that patients, like my aunt, do not have to choose between a family and survival,” shares Peeps Committee Member Alexa! 🐥💪🩷
Thank you for your continued support of our mission!!!
Included in Monday’s testimonies supporting House Bill 94 in Georgia was one by Alexandra French, diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 — and her husband, Zach.
If passed, HB 94 would require coverage for certain expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause an impairment of fertility.
💪🍑We now need YOUR support! If you live in the state of Georgia, take 30 seconds to fill out the form linked in our bio!
In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we’re spotlighting a few of our educational and fundraising events over the years where female strength took center stage! 💪✨🏋️♀️
1) Race Like a Girl on the East River 🐥
2) Cycle for Chicks with @fertility_ny 🚴♀️
3) @gothamfc panel with @rmaofny + @progynyinc ⚽️
4) @afertilefuture crushing the NYC marathon 🏃♀️
5) @thenookaustin pickleball holiday fundraiser 🏸
6) Golf Fore Chicks in CO! ⛳️
7) Charity Day at @pennstatewlax 🥍
8) @jamiesparrot basking in the marathon energy 🙌
Join us in getting one step closer to our organization’s ultimate mission: to not exist!! Once there’s coverage for all oncofertility patients seeking medical coverage, that is 🥰
There are currently THREE major bills up for discussion:
🍑 In Georgia: House Bill 94 — if passed, it would require coverage for certain expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause an impairment of fertility.
🗽 In New York: Bill A2686 — if passed, would cover fertility preservation for Medicaid patients facing iatrogenic infertility.
🌿 In New Jersey: Bill A5000 — if passed, it would expand access to fertility care for Medicaid patients facing iatrogenic infertility.
See your state listed above or know a friend or family member living there?! Head to our link in bio and tap your respective state to show your support! It takes less than a minute to send a letter of support to your rep. 🙌
On World Cancer Day, we are beyond thrilled to announce our Medical Advisory Board! The cohort is comprised of fertility specialists and medical experts across the nation’s leading clinics and institutions — and we could not be more thrilled to have their support as we further grow the impact of our mission! 🐥🩷
Dr. Jaime Knopman reflects: “As the Chief Medical Officer of The Chick Mission, I am thrilled to announce the practitioners who comprise our inaugural Medical Advisory Board. Our organization will benefit from their collective experience, anecdotes and passion for the oncofertility community.”
Thank you all for your continued commitment to the oncofertility community — we can’t wait to see what we grow, together! ✨💪
Today was a big day in GA!! 🙌 as members of the Peach State showed their support of House Bill 94. The testimonies included the expertise and endorsement of @jfkawwassmd 🩺
If passed, HB 94 would require coverage for certain expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause an impairment of fertility.
💪 We now need YOUR support! If you live in the state of Georgia, take 30 seconds to fill out the form linked in our bio!
Last night marked another fabulous meeting of the minds for The Chick Mission’s inaugural High School Ambassador Program! 🐥🎓✨
The focus for this weekend’s session? Advocacy!
And the timing could not be better. We currently have THREE bills up for discussion:
🍑 In Georgia: House Bill 94 — if passed, it would require coverage for certain expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause an impairment of fertility.
🗽 In New York: Bill A2686 — if passed, would cover fertility preservation for Medicaid patients facing iatrogenic infertility.
🌿 In New Jersey: Bill A5000 — if passed, it would expand access to fertility care for Medicaid patients facing iatrogenic infertility.
See your state listed above or know a friend or family member living there?! Head to our link in bio and tap your respective state to show your support! It takes less than a minute to send a letter of support to your rep.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS 📣
New Yorkers, now is your time to shine! 🗽🐥
📝 Bill A2686 is up for discussion this legislative session. If passed, it would expand access to Medicaid patients facing iatrogenic infertility.
👏 On Sunday, some of our chicks showed their support at Assemblymember Alex Bores’ State of the District. Now, it’s time for YOU to show yours - and take just 30 seconds to send a letter of support to your representative via The Chick Mission’s website.
🔗 link in bio!
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