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Name: Steve Donated: 1978 (at age 28) Where donated: Wiston’s clinic in Brighton My donor journey was anything but altruistic. It was financially driven, pure and simple. Newly arrived in Brighton, and the proud possessor of a mortgage, I decided it was time to go back to university as a mature student of 28. Suddenly…

Name: Rod Donated: 1980-83 (at age 26-29) Where donated: North Devon Hospital, Barnstaple My (first) wife drew my attention to a call for volunteer donors in the North Devon Advertiser and that led me to the door of consultant gynaecologist, John M McGarry (known as “Mac” to his friends) at North Devon Hospital. He explained…

Name: Becca  Conceived: 1985 Where Conceived: Watford General Hospital During my late 20s I was working a job that I had fallen into and dreaming of my next adventure.  I had lined up my visas, booked my plane ticket…and almost finished packing my bags. All that was left to do was say my goodbyes. Five…

Name: Rosalind Conceived: 1967 Where conceived: Margaret Jackson clinic, Exeter I was 15 years old when I found out I was Donor Conceived. My parents sat me down and said, “We have something to tell you…” I immediately said, “I am adopted aren’t I?….” When they told me I was Donor Conceived everything slotted into place. I instantly…

Name: Marcus Conceived: 1976 Where Conceived: Dr Newill, Harley St I did a 23andme test in the summer of 2023 for a health screen as I was interested in the idea of BRCA testing at home due to my area of work. As a result of the test, I found out I was BRCA negative,…

Name: Louise Conceived: 1974 Where conceived: Margaret Jackson clinic, Exeter I was told that I was Donor Conceived in March 2013, when I was in my late 30’s. The sister I was raised with collapsed and it turns out that she has a life threatening medical condition so my Mum fessed up to her that…