Cindy Margolis to Serve and National Spokesperson for Resolve  6/7/05

Internet Icon, Supermodel Cindy Margolis to Serve as National Spokesperson for RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

Cindy Margolis shares her infertility experience and joins RESOLVE to serve as a voice for women and men struggling to build a family.

"Infertility can be hard physically, emotionally and financially. It's by far one of the toughest challenges you will ever face. It is truly a miracle when a pregnancy is achieved, no matter what medical means are used. No one should be ashamed of infertility. Becoming a mother has been the greatest achievement and most humbling experience I've ever known. It has been a time of such anticipation, optimism and dreaming...and fear, insecurity and self doubt...but I've never been happier! I want everyone who wants children and cannot conceive naturally to know they have options. It is all worth the journey when you hold your precious child in your arms." Cindy Margolis: Internet Star, Supermodel, Actress, Author and Mother

BETHESDA, Md., June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association announced Cindy Margolis will serve as RESOLVE's National Spokesperson. Cindy and her husband, well-known restaurateur, Guy Starkman, experienced "unexplained infertility." In their fifth attempt at in vitro fertilization (IVF), they succeeded in becoming pregnant with their son, Nicholas, now almost 3 years old. Cindy and Guy are about to become parents a second time, with twin girls in July 2005, with the help of a surrogate. 

"We could not have been more pleased when Cindy chose to work with RESOLVE, to help create greater awareness, information and support for the thousands of women and men struggling with infertility," said Joseph C. Isaacs, CAE, President and Chief Executive Officer, RESOLVE. "Cindy is a young, dynamic, vibrant woman, and an international celebrity, who is passionate and articulate about the challenges of infertility and its impact on more than six million Americans hoping to fulfill their dream of parenthood. She and her husband, Guy, know first hand, the emotional and physical challenges of infertility, as well as the true joy of having a baby." 

"Guy and I knew we wanted to have children right away. But after two years of trying to get pregnant, we needed to seek help from an infertility specialist," said Cindy Margolis. "Honestly, did we ever think our perfect family would be conceived by IVF and a surrogate mother -- no, of course not. But that doesn't take away from the fact that it is still perfect and a blessing." "I am delighted to work with RESOLVE, to help raise awareness about the issues and support people experiencing infertility. RESOLVE is such a well- respected and valuable organization, I am grateful to be able to contribute to the important work being done to support family building issues, from lobbying for greater insurance coverage, research and public education to helping more women and men cope with their challenge and make informed choices about their treatment and other options," Cindy added. 

Cindy Margolis (http://www.cindymargolis.com/) is the perfect celebrity spokesperson for RESOLVE and to be the 'Face of Infertility' as she has the attention of such a wide variety of audiences and markets all over the world. She is loved and respected for her leadership, beauty, Internet feats and passionate infertility awareness, education and support. A true American success story, the most popular celebrity on the Internet, Cindy is also an accomplished Supermodel, Actress and Author. Cindy was named one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People," and has been featured in numerous television, radio and print media. Cindy is currently writing a book titled, "The Girlfriend's Guide to Having a Baby...When the Old Fashioned Way Isn't Working," with famed author Vicki Iovine. She is also shooting a fertility documentary to bring this important issue out of the dark and into the illumination of mainstream awareness.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, headquartered in Bethesda, MD, is a consumer-based, nonprofit group that, since 1974, has provided education, advocacy and support to those struggling with infertility. Each year, National RESOLVE and its network of more than 40 chapters across the U.S. handle over 1.5 million contacts from people seeking information about infertility. For more information, visit the RESOLVE website at http://www.resolve.org.

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