Anonymous Donor

cosmosmomma
cosmosmomma Junior Member Junior Member
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What is Fairfax's policy on the donor being allowed to change his status from anonymous to Fairfax ID option post-birth? For example, if the donor originally is registered as anonymous, but changes his mind and agrees to be identified when the offspring turns 18 will I (the donor recipient) be notified of this option?
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  • Fairfax Cryobank
    Fairfax Cryobank Administrator Senior Member
    Unfortunately our donors are not allowed to change their status from anonymous to ID option once they are in the program. So if you purchased vials from an anonymous donor, he will remain so.
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  • clma23
    clma23 Junior Member
    I inquired the same thing and was given the same answer. I hope that one day Fairfax will change this policy if enough families with anonymous donors inquire. My suggestion to Fairfax is to ask the donor if they would like to change their status. If they decline simply post that on their profile. If they do change their minds and say yes then charge each recipient an additional fee to gain access to that option. I see this as a win/win situation for all parties involved.
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  • ajanm
    ajanm Junior Member
    I completely agree with clma23.

    Many years ago, I was an egg donor with a clinic that did not at the time have anything like an "open-ID" program. If they've changed their policy, as a donor, I would have no problem being contacted now or anytime in the future to be asked if I'd like to change my status.
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  • zahava1980
    zahava1980 Junior Member
    That is why I choose donor 2750 because he is an open ID donor. I would want my children to have the option to contact him in the future if they want or even needed to. I'm curious what made you choose an anonymous donor?
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  • heidibee
    heidibee Member Member
    I was thinking of registering on the Donor Sibling site incase the donor ever changed his mind or if I could find other half siblings. Since the there is little possibility of ever knowing the donor, my son may take comfort in knowing a half sibling some day. Of course I hope to give him a full sibling, I just don't have many chances left with this donor.
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  • jackiew00021
    jackiew00021 Junior Member
    The Fairfax Family Forum actually has a place to find half siblings! They verify all your information before allowing you to post there as well so you know it's legit! I have already found 2 of my sons half siblings!!! I couldn't be more excited!!
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