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Heterosexual couples – Egg donation – Thinker / tryer
28 Mar 20:00-21:00
This event is for DCN members only. Please login or join now.
A space for members considering egg donation, to come together to talk about shared issues. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Alex.
All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event.
Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further support, please dont hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
This is an online Zoom meetup, therefore, you will be sent a link to join the Zoom chat to the email you supply upon registration.
Sign up for free for a Zoom account here https://zoom.us/signin. Please download the software onto your phone, tablet or computer in advance of the meeting so that you are not delayed in joining.
All participants are asked to turn on their video upon joining. We also ask that if you do have noisy distractions in the background (pets/other people in the room) please mute yourself when not talking.
A reminder that any information shared on this sign up form will be shared with the DCNChat facilitator to manage the event.
This event is for DCN members only. Please login or join now.
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