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Win a baby -IVF lottery to be launched

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~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 6 Jul 2011 20:49

Your views?

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/win-baby-monthly-ivf-lottery-launch-101757318.html

The first IVF lottery is to launch in the UK later this month - giving prospective parents the chance to 'win a baby'.

The Gambling Commission has granted a licence to charity To Hatch, tickets for the controversial game will be sold online at £20 each and a winner selected every month.

The lottery begins on July 30 and those entering could win £25,000 worth of tailor-made fertility treatments at one of the country's top clinics.

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Cooper

Cooper Report 6 Jul 2011 20:57

Hi SRS ,I saw this earlier

I think it is giving false hope to people who are desperate for a baby.They could end up in debt trying to win treatment.

I wonder who is going to profit from this lottery?

Teresa

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~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2**

~~~Secret Red ^^ Squirrel~~~ **007 1/2** Report 6 Jul 2011 21:01

Hi Teresa,

according to the article:

"All profits from the lottery will go back into To Hatch. The charity offers fertility advice to couples who are seeking IVF."

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 6 Jul 2011 21:16

If a person has been through the agreed number of cycles unsuccessfully on the NHS, then I can understand how they may wish to try via the lottery. I only hope that the monthly winner is given the same level of counselling as they would if they were going privately with a reputable organisation or via the NHS.

Thinking of IVF, the success rate is extremely low, and must be heart breaking for those who have failed to conceive or carry to term.

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Muffyxx

Muffyxx Report 6 Jul 2011 21:42

I'm torn on this one tbh. But I think overall ..and I speak as someone who was on the verge of having IVF before a miracle happened.....I'd endorse it.

The whole industry is based on false hope.....and if I had used my funds already and had none left...this would be my final life line in my quest to have a child....rather that than nothing !

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