About The DSR
"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots; the other wings." - Hodding Carter
our history and mission
The Donor Sibling Registry (DSR) was founded in 2000 to assist individuals conceived as a result of sperm, egg or embryo donation that are seeking to make mutually desired contact with others with whom they share genetic ties. Without any paid staff, DSR has single-handedly pioneered a national discussion about the donor conception industry and families, with it's many media appearances and interviews. DSR advocates for the right to honesty and transparency for donor kids, and for social acceptance, legal rights and valuing the diversity of all families.
The DSR's core value is honesty, with the conviction that people have the fundamental right to information about their biological origins and identities. The donor conception industry is largely a for-profit enterprise, and after the “product” has been purchased, most doctors, clinics and cryobanks have not engaged in discussions and activities acknowledging the humanity and rights of the donor-conceived. It is our mission to bring these concepts to the attention of the public arena for discussion, as has been done in many European countries.
For more than 7 years, we have provided support and connections to families which have been developed with the aid of the donor conception industry, using a sophisticated matching technology on the website and personalized service on listservs; to nationally advocate for the rights of donor-conceived children; and to educate the general public through national media interviews and appearances about the issues, challenges and rights of the donor-conceived community.
Many parents who have used donor conception are not prepared for their kids’ curiosity and desire to know more about their genetic background. In hopes of moving out of the secrecy and shame that has for so long shrouded the donor conception industry, we will continue to educate parents and the general public on the importance of honoring and supporting children’s natural drives to know more about their identity.
The DSR also ensures that donor kids have a safe place to search for their biological identities and to make these connections with their half-siblings and in some cases, their donors.
Our goals for 2008 are to further expand media coverage of the donor-conceived community’s issues; to initiate academic partnerships for research and outreach; to continue outreach to cryobanks to encourage self-regulation of the fertility industry and to continue facilitating family connections.
who we are
Board of Directors
Dr. Kirk Maxey (Chair) President, Cayman Chemical. Director, Donor Semen Archive
Eugene D'Alessandro, CPA, Accounting Specialists
Ann Dixon, MSE, CIO, Bolderwomen. Co-Founder, Serendip
Wendy Kramer Executive Director and Founder
Liz Margolies, LCSW Psychotherapist, Instructor, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. Executive Director and Founder, the National LGBT Cancer Network
Ryan Kramer, Co-Founder, Undergraduate Student - Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder
Becoming a Member $50/Per Year.
To support ongoing activities, we charge a $50/year membership fee to post or edit a listing and to see contact information. When you login to the site, it will tell you if your membership is due and provide a form to pay via check or credit card. If you have already paid your membership, thank you!
Currently, the Donor Sibling Registry is split across two sites. This main site contains the registry itself, while a Yahoo Group contains the message boards and other information. Down the road we hope to have everything hosted right here, but until then we ask people to please sign up to both sites.
Click here to become a member of the main site. To join the yahoo group, where all the discussions happen (free), click here.
Most Recent form 990
2006 DSR Form 990
2007 DSR Form 990
copyright
Copyright ® 2000- 2008 Donor Sibling Registry. All graphics, photographs, and text found on the Donor Sibling Registry home page and all connected pages displaying the Donor Sibling Registry logotype are copyrighted and/or trademarked by the Donor Sibling Registry. Redistribution or commercial use is prohibited without express written permission.
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