Fertility Matters 6K
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Event information
The 5th Annual Fertility Matters 6K takes place on October 18 and 19, 2025. The FM6K is presented as a national community movement in Canada rather than a race. Participants can join local in-person movements or move virtually from anywhere in Canada. The event centers on the 6K distance, which symbolizes the 1 in 6 Canadians who experience difficulty building their families.
Purpose and fundraising
The event raises funds to support fertility and family-building awareness, education, and advocacy, with a stated fundraising goal of $150,000 for 2025. Organizers describe advocacy results that include helping secure Canada’s first federal commitment to fund up to $20,000 for IVF, supporting the launch of new provincial funding programs and tax credits in Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Yukon, and contributing to British Columbia’s first publicly funded fertility program. The organization reports ongoing activities such as meeting with policymakers, preparing government submissions, and being recognized by Health Canada as a stakeholder in fertility care policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.