Hailey Kent Benefit Fund

Hailey was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, (ALL) also known as Mixed Lineage Leukemia (MLL) a rare, aggressive form of Leukemia Only 1 in 19 million babies are diagnosed with ALL. Hailey immediately underwent very aggressive chemotherapy and had several blood transfusions to fight the cancer. She has a rare Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA), making it a challenge to find a 100% bone marrow match. Unfortunately, Hailey's brother is not a match.

On March 30th, 2007, Hailey underwent a stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor. The transplant was only a 94% match, but this was the only way to save Hailey. This means that 6% of the cancer cells are still potentially present and harmful. Hailey spent several months in isolation in the hospital. As anticipated, the transplant stem cells are being rejected by Hailey's fragile body. This complication is called Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)

Hailey is now at home with her family where she belongs. She is still isolated from others because of her weakened immune system, so she can only go outside for doctor appointments. Ryan is also in isolation so he doesn't bring home any illness to Hailey.

Hailey has a 75% chance of relapsing. If she does, no other options are available except for a perfect match. At this point, the only chance of finding a 100% match is for her parents to have another baby. The Kents have decided to have another little miracle through Gestational Surrogacy. It was a difficult decision for Maria and Rick to add to their family at a time like this, but without this baby Hailey may not live. By having this baby, their dreams of expanding their family can come true and it is also a way to save their daughter.

Utilizing special technology, the Reproductive Endocrinologist will use a form of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), to identify the embryos which will be a 100% match for Hailey.

This is where we need your help. It is not a secret how costly infertility procedures are. The Kents cannot finance another Surrogacy due to all the medical bills for Hailey and already paying for the Surrogacy for the twins. We are reaching out the community asking for help to raise enough funds to support a non-compensated Gestational Surrogate (GS) through her pregnancy for the Kents. We have an wonderful, experienced Surrogate who has volunteered to carry for free. We will need approx. $15,000 to make this happen. This is to pay for medications, PGD, travel expenses, accommodations, and other incidentals for this journey.

To donate by check please send to:
Wells Fargo Bank
2740 Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065.
Make check payable to Hailey Kent.
In Memo Line: Hailey Kent Benefit Fund

To donate through paypal: Paypal Website
email to send to is:
benefitfundforhailey@yahoo.com

If using paypal you can also simply click on the donate button on the sidebar and it will take you directly to where you can make your donations.

Without your contribution, Hailey will not have a chance if she relapses. Time is of the essence. We have everything in place except for the funding. Thank you.

Jamie Aidis & Dana Corraini
Surrogacy Options