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LaMelo Ball, Ana Montana Launch $10K IVF Grant Nonprofit

5/11/2026

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LaMelo Ball Funds IVF

NBA star LaMelo Ball and model Ana Montana announced the nonprofit I Am Fertility, aimed at supporting women navigating IVF and fertility treatments.
I Am Fertility will fund a $10,000 HOPE Grant that awards two women $5,000 each to help cover IVF costs.
Applications open on Mother’s Day, close on June 1, and follow Montana’s own overwhelming IVF experience that inspired the nonprofit.

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The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2026 offseason a month after a play-in loss to the Orlando Magic, hoping for a favorable NBA Draft lottery position.
NBA guard LaMelo Ball’s custom Hummer lost a wheel in a crash during the All-Star break.
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LaMelo Ball Funds IVF

NBA star LaMelo Ball and model Ana Montana announced the nonprofit I Am Fertility, aimed at supporting women navigating IVF and fertility treatments.
I Am Fertility will fund a $10,000 HOPE Grant that awards two women $5,000 each to help cover IVF costs.
Applications open on Mother’s Day, close on June 1, and follow Montana’s own overwhelming IVF experience that inspired the nonprofit.

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