For 2026 NIAW
From RESOLVE's website
National Infertility Awareness Week®, (NIAW) is a movement, founded in 1989 by RESOLVE. All too often myths and misinformation appear in media stories or influence lawmakers and companies to enforce policies that create barriers for people who need help building their family. And still people feel isolated when they struggle to build a family, so we want to empower them to share their story and find a community that cares.
In 2010, National Infertility Awareness Week® became a federally recognized health observance by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Over the years, we’ve hosted events both for the Pineapple Connections community and the broader community, all with the goal of fostering connection, education, and empowerment through meaningful programming and engaging guest speakers.
This year, National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) takes place April 19–26. Join us on Sunday, April 19th to kick-off NIAW with a beautiful hike at Lake Roland and a social hangout at Union Craft Brewing following the hike. Our hike will be lead by Lauren Bathgate LCSW-C, PMH-C, CNIT of Guided In Nature.
This event is leading into our Hope on the High Notes Baltimore karaoke event on Sunday, May 3. In addition, RESOLVE is recognizing May as the Month of Action: The Power of We, and that's exactly what we're doing at both of our upcoming events.
While this event is a fundraiser, it is, first and foremost, an opportunity to bring the infertility community together—along with family and friends. Now more than ever, unity and solidarity are essential as we continue advocating for federal protections for family-building options, including IVF.