Meet your best friend by… donating your eggs?

(Names have been changed to protect the identity of the donors.)

Allison was a first time donor with The World Egg Bank when she started feeling nervous before her first retrieval. Allison told The World Egg Bank, “I emailed and called Andrea and Lisa probably daily with concerns and “what ifs”. Then Lisa emailed me that there was a previous donor, Cassie, who agreed to talk to me and just tell me how her donation went.” Just like that, Cassie and Allison’s contact information was exchanged and a soon to be friendship was born.

Cassie recalled, “Through email, I assured Allison of the smooth donation process and we discussed potential sightseeing options we would like to do during our stay in Phoenix. I had no idea these simple emails would get me checking out some of the world wonders alongside Allison.” Cassie and Allison emailed back and forth until the time had come for them to travel to Phoenix and finally meet each other in person.

Both of them arrived safely to Phoenix for their retrieval. When asked about their adventures in the valley, Allison recounted, “we went to the Botanical Gardens, ate at top-rated restaurants, and went shopping. We decided to rent a car and go see Sedona, then head up the Grand Canyon! Just being able to experience the desert, flying in a plane alone for the first time in my life, and making a lifelong friend made for the best week of my life!” The girls created memories and started a friendship that would last a lifetime.  

Cassie added, “The people I befriended while donating have given the donation process a whole new meaning and I am forever thankful Lisa connected us through email.” It is clear that these ladies formed a close bond due to their shared experiences of donating with The World Egg Bank. 

Allison emphasized, “I was scheduled to donate this last December and Cassie texted me that she was too, so again we got to reconnect after a year of not seeing each other. I’m so thankful for the opportunities The World Egg Bank has given me and for the sense of purpose I have now knowing that I could have helped create a family.” The World Egg Bank encourages friendships among donors and is happy to share this lovely story of friendship with two fantastic women.