Welcome to the Cape Fertility Egg Donor Program!

Delivering Individualised & Personal Care

Thank you for your interest and generosity in becoming an Egg Donor at Cape Fertility, where we have been leading the way in egg donation since 1993!

Becoming an egg donor is truly one of the most magnificent and selfless altruistic gifts you can give another woman. Without your gift of an egg donation, these women are unable to conceive a child themselves, a child that they long for with all their heart.

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    Please Note:
    * You need to be based in Cape Town OR be willing to travel to Cape Town to donate.
    – All travel costs are covered for you.
    * Your information is 100% confidential and will under no circumstances be made available to anybody else.

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    About Egg Donors

    Egg Donors help others, they make a difference, they help create families. A woman that values compassion, hope & the miracle of life…that is an egg donor. Egg donation is a blessing for many couples who, without your help, may never have their dream of a family become a reality. Our donors express that their donation to another, as a selfless act of giving, in return gives them forever satisfaction that they have made a difference.

    Build your own dream. Make a difference in someone’s life. Women helping women.

    We Care with Experience

    During your amazing egg donation process, you will be cared for by Specialist Fertility doctors and nurses, who have been looking after egg donors for many years and completed thousands of previous treatments safely.

    Attention to the medical safety of our egg donors during the procedure is our primary concern, and Cape Fertility is one of the largest and most reputable fertility clinics in South Africa.

    Cape Fertility has worked with thousands of egg donors. We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions which we encourage you to read, be informed and realise the difference that you can make in the world of infertility.

    Egg Donors Compensation

    Egg donors cannot be paid for the eggs themselves, but they can be compensated for reasonable expenses for the procedure (irrespective of how many eggs you produced). The Cape Fertility Egg Donor Program offers the highest permissable compensation to our egg donors. The amount that egg donors receive in South Africa is based on National Guidelines from the South African Society for Reproductive Medicine (SASREG) and is currently R8000 per donation cycle. This amount is paid by us, directly to you, on the day of and after your egg donation. Should you decide to donate again, this compensation is paid to you for every egg donation cycle.

    We need You! Join us!

    Thousands of women have poor egg quality, and struggle to get pregnant using their own eggs. There are fewer egg donors than coulpes that are in need of eggs. That is where you can make a difference.

    The Cape Fertility Egg Donor Program empowers women to help other women, to achieve their dream of becoming pregnant.

    Our Donor Program is open to women of all ethnic backgrounds between the ages of 21 and 30 years of age.

    We recognise you for the extraordinary person you are! We offer you:

    • Complete anonymity
    • Compensation of R8000 per egg donation, for your expenses for the procedure
    • Zero medical costs incurred
    • Dedicated one-on-one attention to make your egg donation a positive experience
    • Face to Face consultations with our experienced Egg Donor Co-Ordinator & team members

    Why Choose to Donate With Us?

    1. We have been Leaders in Egg Donation for 25 YEARS
    2. THOUSANDS of egg donations performed
    3. Your MEDICAL Care is our Concern

    We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly, professional & leading Fertility Clinic and Egg Donor Program!

    With Care,

    The Cape Fertility Egg Donor Team

    What Our Valued Patients Say

    We respect our Donors and Recipients privacy and as such no names are included.

     

    Donors

    16 April marked my final egg donation, number 6 — a truly bittersweet milestone in a journey that has been deeply personal, emotional, and humbling.

    Becoming an egg donor has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. It’s a path that came with its own challenges and rewards, but knowing that I had the chance to give hope to someone else made every step worth it.
    I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the amazing medical team who supported me throughout this journey. To the compassionate doctors who guided me with care, the theatre nurses who brought calm and comfort, the IVF coordinators who were there every step of the way, and the skilled embryologists working tirelessly behind the scenes — thank you.
    A special thank you as well to the administrative team. Your smiles, reassurance, and encouragement always made my visits feel warm and welcoming.

    My dearest Linda and the Cape facility group, doctors and amazing staff..

    This was my second time and I’ve always been treated with such kindness and love…

    I absolutely love doing this most definitely not for me but for the recipients..

    I am soo blessed to be apart of this and I’m soo great full to be able to donate.

    We all deserve to be happy and to be able to bring life into this world, I can imagine some of the struggles and that’s why I started doing this…

    Im blessed and just thank you all for the opportunity…

    Thank you sooo much all 🤗🌻

    I recently had the privilege of donating eggs through Cape fertility, and I must say the experience was exceptional !!….as a first time donor I was a bit nervous, but the team at Cape Fertility made me feel at ease from the very beginning.

    The staff were warm, welcoming and thoroughly professional. They explained every step of the process clearly, answered all my questions, and made sure I was comfortable throughout.

    The facilities were clean and well-maintained, which further added to my positive experience .

    I’m so grateful to have chosen Cape Fertility for my egg donation journey. The care and compassion I received were outstanding, and I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone considering egg donation.

    I would also like to extend a special thank you to Ms Linda who was my primary point of contact throughout the process. She was always available to answer my questions, provide guidance and offer reassurance whenever I needed it. Her kindness, compassion and professionalism made a significant difference in my experience.

    Thank you Cape Fertility for making this experience so positive and empowering.

    Dear Linda and Cape fertility team

    From the first time I stepped into the clinic I felt welcomed. The reception staff, nurses and Doc Pottow are all amazing and made the experience as a first time donor pleasant.

    The procedure was painless and my recovery was good (the next day I felt only mild cramps like period cramps) other than that I was up and about going on with my normal routine.

    I felt so honoured that I was chosen by the couple to have been there donor. Knowing I was able to help someone bring the most joy into into there life is a rewarding experience.

    To Cape fertility team may the Almighty bless you are to continue the amazing work you guys are doing.

    Much love

    I recently had the incredible opportunity to donate my eggs to someone in need, and I couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience. From start to finish, everything was handled with such care and professionalism. The doctors, nurses, and coordinators were supportive, always ensuring I was well-informed and comfortable throughout the process.

    Every step was clearly explained, and I was always kept in the loop, which made me feel reassured and valued. There was always someone available to answer any questions I had, making the journey even more seamless. I am truly grateful for the experience and honoured to have been part of something so meaningful.

    Good Morning,

    I have had the absolute best experience and I would never exchange it for anything, I would do it again in a heartbeat. I felt so special and valued through the entire process, I was taken such good care of. I was very spoiled with the great care and service that I received, from coordination to donation everything was amazing. I asked a lot of questions that I thought were rather dumb but i was always met with the best and patient answers. I have grown close with the people that I met and dealt with on my journey and feel a little heart sore that it has come to an end. The clinic was great and the doctors thorough and kind, the nurses helpful and always smiling. The smiles around the clinic were contagious! They always went the extra mile with us and made sure we felt safe and comfortable. My donation has been such an amazing experience filled with memories I will forever cherish and look back on. We were the first priorities from beginning to end. Thank you so much for making us feel so special and taking such good care of us. Lots of love

    Kind Regards,

    Egg Donor – October 2022

    I have had the best experience there is to have, I’m a 5 time donor and each time is more and more valuable to me. Being a donor and knowing you help a family is absolutely priceless. I enjoy the entire road leading to donating its an experience not to be missed out! I am absolutely grateful that I was able to experience this and I enjoyed every last moment of it. It is all absolutely worth it to know you have put such a smile and joy into a family. I will surely miss this so much. Thank you Linda and team for years of support and absolute best treatment, I am honestly blessed to have been able to be part of this journey for 4 years.

    Thank you so much for everything, the retrieval went really well and I’m so ecstatic right now. I am so, so honoured to have been chosen to be an egg donor. The thoughts that I was left with after the procedure… that feeling that I helped a couple start or add to their family was so crazy and emotional and I just felt so good, and happy for them and proud of myself for being able to do that for them. My heart feels so full.

    I would like to thank all the wonderful people I interacted with at Cape Fertility for all the support throughout the process from my first day in, right through the moment I walked out after my first ever retrieval. The warm atmosphere, the smiles; I enjoyed every visit so much. This has been a very rewarding experience and I’ll definitely be back to help more families in the near future.

    My special thanks go to Dr. Matebese who became like my second mom there – thank you so much for making me feel safe and understood. Many, many thanks to Linda and nurses Lee and Heidi for the excellent
    communication whenever I needed clarity or advice, and the overall support. I can’t even begin to describe how emotional I am even as I write this, but thank you so very much for everything. Many more thanks to the couple I donated to… the gift I received from them after the retrieval was so cute! I am so glad I was able to make your dreams come true.

    May God bless you all for the amazing things you do in that clinic.

    Hi Ms Linda, I had my procedure yesterday, everything went by soo quick didn’t feel anything. That was the quickest 3hours ( from the hour of retrieval to me waking up). After the procedure I didn’t feel anything, just a little discomfort similar to period pains. Dr Heylen is so nice and all the staff were friendly The owner of BnB is so caring and encouraging. Through out the process it was so nice having people remind you of how brave you are for doing this. It really made it less stressful for me because it was my first time donating. I would also like to thank you for treating me so well, being patient and caring

    We wanted to personally thank you for your guidance and assistance in finding a donor that is best suited to us. Your clear and prompt communication has helped us during a difficult process. We are very grateful for this donor and her selfless donation, which we hope and pray will help us complete our family. We wish her all the best on this journey too, as we know that the process can be difficult and challenging, so we are very grateful for this sacrifice. Thank you for your assistance, we are equally grateful for your support and direction.

    Hi Aunty Linda, Thank you so much for your email. This will be my last donation, seems like Ive reached my max! I want to thank you for always being there for me, for all your love and support. You are by far the best clinic mother Ive never met. You are truly an inspiration to me. It was a pleasure working with you, all the staff and doctors. This has been one of the best journey’s I’ve ever had to privilege to live. This soon to be mommy will be blessed with one of her own one of these days. Please do tell the recipient that it’s an honour being able to provide her with her own bundle of joy, and that I wish her and her family all the best and never ending happiness. Much love aunty Linda

    Afternoon Linda thank you so much for checking on me I feel so much better today.
    Being an egg donor was not about money actually but it was about helping people. I always wanted to help people in some way but I never knew how but God showed me a way to help other woman and this has given me joy in my heart. This is my third time donating ,each and every donation I did I felt blessed….thank you Cape fertility clinic for helping me to help other women. I’m grateful

    The staff at Cape Fertility is top notch. This is my third time donating. Everyone I talked to or communicated with was professional and answered all my questions to my satisfaction, even above and beyond my expectations. I never once felt nervous or anxious about any part of the process. Dr Le Roux and staff did a wonderful job of walking me through the entire process. I had a great experience. The staff is so supportive and quick in communication. I love how they communicate with me via text, phone email and are always by my side every step of the way. I would gladly work with them again!

    Hi Linda
    My experience was absolutely beautiful. Every doctors appointment was always great. Everyone is extremely helpful and so supportive. I made the decision to donate in order to help people start their own family. This was a journey I would do again in a heartbeat. All the questions I had and the things I did not fully understand were always answered and explained in order for me to have the best experience. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to each individual who guided me through the extraordinary journey. I am especially thankful for Heidi,Dawn and Linda for all the support throughout the process.

    Hi Dawn,
    This has been my 3rd egg donation with the Cape Fertility clinic and every time I donate I always feel safe, understood and cared for. From the first appointment up to the last and everything in between is always such a great experience. The clinic always ensures that you are okay and well taken care of on your visit and I would recommend them to anyone who would like to gift the worlds greatest gift to any family.

    They always check in with you and always attend to every question you might have. My journey with the Cape Fertility Clinic is nothing short of wonderful! Thank you to each and every individual that was part this journey, you made it all the more wonderful!
    Egg Donor, August 2021

    We would highly recommend Dawn Blank. From our first email interaction, she was very responsive and provided loads of information which we could use before meeting with her. She was very friendly and provided insightful information with regards to the donor programme, our choices, the emotional aspects and the science behind it all.
    This is a very emotional journey and Dawn set us at ease, listened to us & answered all our questions. That same day, after meeting with us, she sent us a follow-up email and multiple profiles. Her efficiency and quick responses made our decision making so much easier.
    Thank you Dawn, for being an amazing person and taking the time to assist so many women with infertility challenges.

    Recipients

    We were incredibly grateful to have the assistance and expertise of Dawn in providing us with the perfect matches based on our criteria and preferences. Our selected donor will not only carry physical characteristics but also personality and educational traits of my own, making this difficult situation an easy decision.

    Dear Dr.Heylen,

    Hello, and we hope you’re doing well.
    We want to take this opportunity to thank you all, especially Dawn, for walking the journey with us in trying to find a donor for our child and for taking us around the clinic when I was in Cape Town last year.

    We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you and your team for the support and care you’ve provided over the past few months. You made us feel comfortable throughout this journey, and your patience and kindness have meant the world to us. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone in need.

    Dear Dawn, I’m very grateful to you for your patience, guidance and empathy throughout this process. There were many times I wanted to give up on ever finding a donor but having your support helped a ton. I can’t believe we’ve been trying since April to find someone! Thank you my love for holding this space for us for this long. Take care! With sincere gratitude.

    Dear Dawn,
    We really appreciate your support and availability throughout this process. As an international patient you exceeded our expectations to deliver a suitable donor within a short time frame in such a caring manner.
    Thankyou,
    Aussie Couple

    Dawn was a great help to us. Not only was she responsive and quick to answer all of our questions, but her friendly and caring nature made us feel like we were in the best of hands at all times.

    I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support and guidance I received from your agency throughout my journey of understanding the egg donation process and finding a suitable egg donor. Even though I reside in Mauritius and your agency is based in South Africa, the geographical distance proved to be no barrier to the exceptional service I received.

    In a world where personal connection is often taken for granted, I was deeply touched by the genuine care and support I received, despite never having met your team in person.

    Thank you for being an integral part of my journey and for making the dream of parenthood one step closer to reality.

    Thank you Dawn you have been a 24 /7 angel even on Sundays??your help with finding a donor and the care and expertise and guidance makes one feel so safe thank you????

    Dear Dawn,

    I would like to thank you wholeheartedly for the time and attention you have given me in my journey of selecting an egg donor. I lack words to express my gratitude to you.

    Kindly and patiently, you have been able to give me the relief and support I was hoping for. By your way of reacting promptly to all my messages despite your multiple obligations, of answering all my questions without tiring, you have been able to show a lot of kindness and humanity in a medical world where this is sometimes rare.

    I had thought that I could give you, the day I am in Cape Town, a card written by my own hand, but I realize that it will be a little late and that is why I am sending you this email.

    For all you have done for me, I pray to Almighty God to give you what your heart desires.

    Again all my thanks.

    Dawn, thank you for all your help in getting us to this point. At the start we had given you a reasonable list of traits we were seeking in a donor along with photographs from baby to teenager years, you sent us a very good selection of donors, 32 in total from your database. During our process of elimination we reduced this down to 8 in the first draft and out of these we found our donor. Your experience in sending us a very good first selection of donors made our selection process much easier. Thank you once again. Australian Recipient

    On a personal note thank you so much for all your efforts in making this journey easy to navigate.
    I would really recommend that everyone going through a similar journey reads Eggceptance, for me this book answered a lot of my questions and validated a lot of my emotions.
    You have been so easy to communicate with and have been so prompt in your responses, and have made the experience a very personal one.
    So thanks again for all your help!!

    Dear Dawn,
    Thanks so much for your time and kindness you gave me. You are so lovely and you were my rock to get me through all this. 🙂
    All the best and hugs. (International Recipient July 2019)

    I have been dealing with a number of egg donor clinics but no one seemed to understand what I was going through better than Dawn. Her kind and supportive words were so helpful through an emotionally challenging time.
    Warm regards
    Egg Donor Recipient, March 2019

    Thank you very much Dawn,
    You made the selection process effortless, that I know is not. You are always available and responding to our emails literally within 30 minutes. You are awesome, we greatly appreciate your help especially during this process.
    May our Lord guide you to continue helping families that are travelling this emotional journey.
    (USA Recipient of egg donation).

    Thanks so much for your continued support. We both really do appreciate all your efforts, you are by far the stand out contact across the donor agencies with your genuine communication style and quick replies. You provide a great first impression of CFC” Australian Recipient Couple Feb 2019

    Dear Dawn, Your assistance and kindness in finding the right donor egg for me has been peerless in its compassion, professionalism and incredibly prompt and mindful communication.
    Thank you for everything, please let me know if I can assist further. (Egg Donor Recipient)

    I am glad that I went to the Cape Fertility Egg Donation Program with Dawn. Choosing an egg donor is a complex decision but with the personalised service we received, it made the entire process really smooth. We were able to find our lovely Donor together with Dawn and we are very grateful for her service and support. Thank you so much.

    My husband and I were extremely happy with the service we received from Dawn at Cape Fertility.
    Dawn was always very professional, very helpful for my husband and I in the process of selecting our egg donor.
    Dawn listened to what we wanted and always replied within a timely manner, considering how busy she is.
    We would definitely recommend Dawn at Cape Fertility to anyone needing help finding an egg donor.
    Thanks for all your help Dawn.

    We have found Dawn a pleasure to work with. She has gone above and beyond in assisting us during and outside of hours. Our conversations with Dawn have been so helpful in getting our heads in the right place and she was also excellent when it came to matching donors.

    Dear Dawn, Thank you so much for your assistance, support and guidance on my journey in finding the right treatment/process amongst all the different options for me. I hasn’t been easy for me to make a decision. Your experience and energy was invaluable for me and I can’t thank you enough for your patience and advice that you have given me throughout the whole process. Thank you for your encouragement to follow my dream of becoming a Mother. (Recipient 2021)

    Dear Dawn, Thank you for your very prompt response to our enquiry in relation to the egg donation process. Your assistance has been both professional and compassionate and we felt very much assisted by you throughout the egg donor selection process. Your support throughout what could be a very daunting and difficult experience, was greatly appreciated.