Meet Our Intended Parents
Meet Ricky & Justin
Location: Courtice, ON
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Justin and Jason Vidad-Menezes are a devoted married couple whose relationship has been built on love, humour, commitment, and a deep appreciation for family. Their story began on May 7, 2007, at York University, thanks to a memorable mix-up with summer course registration. York’s summer schedule uses three main term codes: SU for the full summer term from May to August, S1 for the first summer term from May to June, and S2 for the second summer term from July to August. Justin had not realized that he had registered for an S2 course instead of an S1 course, so he arrived on campus expecting to attend class that day. On his way there, he saw Jason, who looked a little lost, and offered to help him find his classroom. After finding his own class and learning that it would not begin until July, Justin decided to go back, find Jason’s class, walk in late, and stay, even taking notes as though he belonged there. Later, Justin asked Jason what he was doing for lunch and whether he would like to join him. During lunch, they talked about their interests, the kinds of places they liked to go, and the things they enjoyed doing for fun. That conversation became especially meaningful when Jason shared some of his personal experiences and spoke honestly about having been hurt in past relationships. Justin was deeply moved by his openness, and what began as a chance meeting quickly turned into a genuine connection. Jason invited Justin to his birthday that same week on May 11, 2007, and before long they were spending more and more time together, beginning the relationship that would shape the rest of their lives.
Over the years, Justin and Jason have built a life that is rich in tradition, togetherness, and the everyday moments that make a marriage strong. They have attended extended family gatherings, weddings, birthday celebrations, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and many other milestone events as a couple, and those experiences have only deepened their sense of belonging and partnership. They have also built a life together through hard work and shared goals. As business partners, they started a rental property business called Elohim Inc., and today they own multiple properties.
Justin brings warmth, energy, and creativity to their home. He was born and raised in Toronto, holds a BA in Fine Arts in Music from York University, and loves teaching, studying, and playing piano. He is also known for being neat, organized, caring, and always ready to help family and friends. He enjoys physical fitness, cooking from time to time, driving, and dreams of becoming a truck driver one day. Jason brings thoughtfulness, insight, and a wonderful sense of curiosity to their relationship. He studied Hospitality and Tourism at Centennial College and later completed an Honours BA in Aboriginal History with a minor in Sexuality Studies, and he now works at CIBC in mortgages. He loves dramas, comedies, science fiction, fantasy, Disney, Star Wars, Star Trek, animals, and the outdoors, and he notices the beauty in the world around him, especially in nature and the changing weather. Together, they complement one another beautifully: Justin brings enthusiasm and heart, while Jason brings reflection and perspective. Their home is filled with conversation, affection, laughter, and a shared commitment to showing up for each other every day.
For Justin and Jason, the dream of having a family comes from the love they have built over many years and their desire to share that love with a child. They want to create a home where a child feels safe, celebrated, and deeply loved for exactly who they are. They are excited by the idea of filling their home with music, laughter, learning, family traditions, holiday gatherings, bedtime stories, and the simple joys of everyday life. They hope to raise a child with kindness, compassion, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging, while also teaching the importance of resilience, empathy, and caring for others.
Their journey together has taught them patience, gratitude, and how to support one another through both joyful and difficult seasons, and those experiences have only strengthened their desire to become parents. They are deeply grateful for the possibility of growing their family through surrogacy and look forward to welcoming a child into a home filled with warmth, stability, encouragement, and unconditional love.
Letter To Surrogate
Dear Potential Surrogate,
Thank you for taking the time to read our letter and learn more about us. We know that anyone considering surrogacy is doing something truly generous, compassionate, and life-changing, and we want to begin by expressing our deepest respect and gratitude. You truly would be our guardian angel. Even the possibility that someone would consider helping us grow our family means more to us than words can fully capture.
We are Justin and Jason Vidad-Menezes, a married couple from Ontario who have built our lives together on love, commitment, laughter, resilience, and a strong sense of family. We met on May 7, 2007, at York University, and from that unexpected first meeting, our relationship grew into a partnership that has carried us through nearly two decades of life side by side. Over the years, we have built not only a loving marriage but also a home filled with warmth, shared traditions, affection, and support. We have celebrated birthdays, holidays, weddings, and countless family milestones together, and those experiences have made us even more certain that the next chapter we hope for is becoming parents.
We want to have a family because we have so much love to give and because we believe deeply in creating a home where a child feels safe, cherished, encouraged, and celebrated for exactly who they are. We imagine a life filled with music, bedtime stories, laughter in the kitchen, holiday traditions, family gatherings, learning, and the simple comfort of always knowing you belong. We hope to raise a child with kindness, compassion, curiosity, empathy, and a strong sense of self. Our journey together has taught us patience, gratitude, and how to support one another through every season of life, and we feel ready to pour that love and stability into raising a child.
As a couple, we balance each other beautifully. Justin brings warmth, creativity, organization, and a joyful energy to our home. He loves music, teaching, helping others, staying active, and creating a welcoming environment. Jason brings thoughtfulness, insight, humour, and a deep appreciation for conversation, nature, and the world around him. Together, we have built a life that reflects both love and responsibility, including creating our rental property business, Elohim Inc., and working hard to build a stable future. More than anything, we want to share that future with a child and give them a home rooted in love, security, and belonging.
If we are fortunate enough to be matched with you, we hope to build a relationship grounded in trust, respect, honesty, and gratitude. We understand that every surrogate is different, and we would always want to honour the level of communication and connection that feels right and comfortable for you. At the same time, we would love the opportunity to share in the journey in a meaningful way, to support you however we can, and to make sure you always feel appreciated, respected, and cared for. We hope for open communication, mutual understanding, and a relationship that feels warm, positive, and genuine.
Thank you again for considering being part of such an important and meaningful journey. We know that surrogacy is an extraordinary gift, and we do not take that lightly. If you choose to learn more about us, please know that we would approach this journey with sincere gratitude, openness, and respect. It would mean the world to us to have the chance to grow our family with the help of someone as generous as you.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Justin and Jason Vidad-Menezes
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