Events • jun 24, 2026
Q2 2026 Founder Update from Zach
A behind-the-scenes update from TSF: conference season, launching a much needed voice for surrogacy, and Round 5 of the grant program.
Events • jun 24, 2026
Q2 2026 Founder Update from Zach
A behind-the-scenes update from TSF: conference season, launching a much needed voice for surrogacy, and Round 5 of the grant program.
Stories • mar 30, 2026
Alexandra French, Cancer Survivor, Mother of Two, Including One via Surrogacy, and Co-Founder of The Surrogacy Foundation
A breast cancer diagnosis at 31 made pregnancy unsafe, so Alexandra turned to surrogacy and went on to co-found The Surrogacy Foundation — all while leading one of Georgia's top real estate teams and advocating for cancer survivors and surrogacy families.
Stories • mar 27, 2026
Virginia Hart, Founder of ART Risk, and Sarah Paige, CEO of ART Risk and President of the Insurance Access & Equity Alliance
Virginia Hart founded ART Risk to answer a question no one else could. Today her daughter Sarah Paige leads it. Together, they've spent two decades making sure surrogacy journeys are protected.
Stories • mar 26, 2026
Jessie Jaskulsky, Founder of Surrogacy Reimagined, Mom of Two Girls Born via Surrogacy, and a Magic Maker
After loss and a diagnosis that made carrying unsafe, Jessie welcomed two daughters via surrogacy and founded Surrogacy Reimagined to guide others.
Stories • mar 26, 2026
Jarret Zafran, Dad of two via Surrogacy, Attorney, Founder of Brownstone Surrogacy, and a Magic Maker
After building his own family through surrogacy, attorney Jarret Zafran left a thriving career in law to found Brownstone Surrogacy — an agency designed to make the journey more personal, transparent, and ethical.
Stories • mar 24, 2026
Joey Guzman-Kuffel, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Founder of Counseling with Joey, Dad via Surrogacy, and a Magic Maker
A therapist and dad of two via surrogacy, Joey now helps intended parents, surrogates, and donors navigate the emotional side of third-party reproduction.
Stories • mar 23, 2026
Kiely Shimabukuro, 4x Gestational Carrier, Founder of That Surrogate Life, and National Surrogate Alliance Community Lead
A four-time gestational carrier, Kiely built That Surrogate Life to create honest resources and community for surrogates and intended parents.
Stories • mar 22, 2026
Mariam Shahab, Fractional CMO at The Surrogacy Foundation, Founder of Chatterbox Consulting, and Mother via Surrogacy
Unable to safely carry, Mariam Shahab welcomed her son through a gestational carrier and now shares her story to show families are built in many ways.
Stories • mar 22, 2026
Mariah Duck, Gestational Carrier, Case Manager at Family Choice, and National Surrogate Alliance Founding Member
A doula who became a gestational carrier, Mariah Duck now guides intended parents and surrogates as a case manager at Family Choice Surrogacy.
Stories • mar 21, 2026
Baden Colt, Surrogacy Advocate, Founder of Not My Tummy, and Mother via Surrogacy
Told she’d never have a family, Baden Colt built hers through surrogacy and now demystifies the process through her platform Not My Tummy.
Stories • mar 20, 2026
Meghan Trainor, Singer-songwriter and Mother of three, whose youngest child was born via surrogacy.
After traumatic pregnancies, Grammy winner Meghan Trainor welcomed her daughter via gestational surrogate — and spoke out against surrogacy stigma.
Stories • mar 18, 2026
Olivia Munn, Actress and Mother of Two, Including One via Surrogacy, Following Breast Cancer Treatment
After breast cancer treatment, Olivia Munn welcomed her daughter through a gestational carrier she describes as a “real-life angel.”
Stories • mar 17, 2026
Raquel Arana, Program Director at MX Familia, rooted in a family legacy of parteras serving their communities
Descended from a line of midwives, Raquel Arana has spent 25+ years guiding families through surrogacy, now as program director at MX Familia.
Stories • mar 15, 2026
Samantha Busch, Co-Founder of the Bundle of Joy Fund, and Mother of Two, Including One via Surrogacy
After years of infertility and loss, Samantha Busch welcomed her daughter via surrogacy and helps fund others’ treatments through the Bundle of Joy Fund.
Stories • mar 14, 2026
Alysa Liu, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion, Born via Surrogacy
Olympic gold medalist and world champion figure skater Alysa Liu grew up in a family intentionally created through surrogacy.
Stories • mar 13, 2026
Shadina Blunt, Cancer Survivor, 3x Gestational Carrier, and Founder of Surrogacy Miracles & Consulting
A cancer survivor and three-time gestational carrier, Shadina Blunt founded a Black-owned agency to guide families and expand surrogacy awareness.
Stories • mar 11, 2026
Tut Said, Single Dad by Choice, Dad of Two via Surrogacy, and Retail Apparel Sales Executive
At 45, Tut Said chose single fatherhood, building his family of two through surrogacy — proof that family is something you build with intention and love.
Stories • mar 9, 2026
Taylor Estus, 2x Gestational Carrier, including one journey for The Surrogacy Foundation founders
A two-time gestational carrier, Taylor Estus carried a child for The Surrogacy Foundation’s founders and describes surrogacy as feeling like a superpower.
Stories • mar 5, 2026
Wendie Wilson-Miller, Owner and Director of RSW Fertility Group, Founder of All Families Surrogacy, Co-Founder of SEEDS, and Magic Maker
An egg donor turned leader, Wendie Wilson-Miller founded Gifted Journeys and co-founded SEEDS to advance ethics in egg donation and surrogacy.
Stories • mar 4, 2026
Zach French, Co-Founder of The Surrogacy Foundation and Father of Two, Including One via Surrogacy
After his wife Alexandra’s cancer, Zach French built his family through surrogacy and co-founded The Surrogacy Foundation to expand access for others.
Stories • mar 1, 2026
Kayde Mason, 2x gestational surrogate, egg donor, and National Surrogate Alliance Lead
A birth doula and mother of three who carried a baby for friends, Kayde now works with The Surrogacy Foundation leading National Surrogate Alliance
Impact • jan 31, 2026
Building Families, Changing Lives: Our 2025 Impact Report
In 2025, The Surrogacy Foundation launched its first national grant, expanded pro bono partnerships, and closed the year at $973,000 raised — turning a single annual event into year-round work for the families who need it.
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