Jayme's Story Behind Acts of Kindness Embryo Donation

A few months ago, I found myself on a profound journey—a journey shaped by my own devastating losses and the heartbreaking experiences of others who, like me, had faced unimaginable pain. In 2023, I suffered two pregnancy losses—one of them being twins at 12 weeks. The grief was overwhelming, a pain so deep it felt impossible to put into words. The excitement, the dreams, and the love I had for my babies vanished in an instant, leaving behind an ache that never fully fades.

As I navigated my own heartbreak, I met so many others walking the same painful road—women and couples who had lost pregnancies, faced infertility diagnoses, and struggled with the fear that parenthood might never come. I understood their pain because I had lived it. I knew the silent grief, the longing, and the feeling of isolation that can consume you after loss.

It was through this shared experience that Acts of Kindness Embryo Donation was born.

I wanted to create this program because I know what it’s like to grieve the loss of a pregnancy, to question what the future holds, and to feel powerless in the face of infertility. I also know that while the pain of loss never fully disappears, hope can be restored. I wanted to give others a chance at the family they long for—to create an opportunity where heartbreak could be transformed into something beautiful.

Acts of Kindness is built on empathy, understanding, and generosity. It’s a program designed to connect those who have embryos to give with those who desperately want a child. It’s about ensuring that no one has to feel alone in this journey and that those struggling with infertility or pregnancy loss have another path forward.

This mission is deeply personal to me. It is my way of honoring the babies I lost and turning my pain into something that can help others. Every match made, every embryo donated, and every family created is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering hope that lives within us all.

If you are facing infertility or grieving a loss, please know—you are not alone. Your dreams of parenthood still matter, and there is a way forward. I see you, I understand you, and I am here to help. 💛

— Jayme Lee Bess
CEO, Acts of Kindness Embryo Donation