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McKenna West Surrogacy Fund Nears $80K as Friend Details Financial Burden
TMZ • • nation
Key Points:
- Surrogate McKenna West's online fundraiser is nearing $80,000 to support her legal fight and living expenses following a contentious surrogacy dispute involving a baby diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).
- The fundraiser, launched by West’s friend Ellen Fisher, aims to cover legal fees, travel, and costs related to West’s two children, with a goal of $100,000.
- West alleges she was pressured to terminate the pregnancy after the HLHS diagnosis but chose to continue, leading to a multi-state legal battle over parental rights and financial responsibilities.
- West's attorney claims the biological parents ceased financial support after requesting an abortion, a claim the intended parents deny, stating West initially agreed to terminate before changing her mind.
- The case has drawn national attention as courts address complex issues around surrogacy agreements, medical decisions, and parental rights, while the fundraiser helps West secure resources for ongoing legal and medical needs.
