49 SEPTEMBER 2025 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Drilling Deep for Dreams ~ How a Driller and His Wife Turned Heartache into Hope by Sarah Thomas Marketing Manager Bit Brokers International Ltd. Nathan and Katie Tidwell know the meaning of hard work, perseverance, and resilience - not just in the drilling industry, but in life’s most personal battles. As the owners of MNT Industrial Underground, Nathan has spent years in the drilling world, ensuring underground construction projects get done efficiently and effectively. However, his biggest challenge wasn’t in the field - it was in his own home. A Personal Journey That Sparked a Mission - Like so many couples, Nathan and Katie faced the heart-wrenching struggle of infertility. Their journey to parenthood was filled with emotional highs and lows, as they navigated the uncertainty that so many families experience. While they were fortunate not to have the financial stress that often comes with IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) and fertility treatments, they quickly realized that for many couples, the cost alone made starting a family impossible. With IVF cycles ranging from $15,000 to $25,000, and often requiring multiple attempts, many hopeful parents simply couldn’t afford the chance to conceive. Understanding the deep financial barriers standing in the way of so many families, Nathan and Katie felt compelled to take action. They knew they couldn’t change the reality of infertility, but they could help relieve the burden that kept couples from pursuing treatments. And so, the Three Hearts Foundation was born - a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to couples experiencing infertility. Their mission? To help families grow without letting financial barriers stand in the way. The name Three Hearts Foundation is deeply personal to the Tidwells. It represents the three perfect embryos they created during their IVF journey - each one a symbol of hope, love, and resilience. Through this foundation, those three tiny hearts continue to inspire and give hope to other families on the same path. Their grant program, Hayden’s Gift of Hope, is named after their first successful IVF journey - their precious child, Hayden. This grant embodies everything the Tidwells stand for: the belief that no family should have to forgo their dream of parenthood due to financial struggles. Each grant awarded is a tribute to the love and sacrifice that goes into every infertility journey. Since its inception, the Three Hearts Foundation has awarded multiple grants to families in need. In just a short time, their foundation has provided life-changing support, helping couples afford fertility treatments like IVF. Each grant represents not just financial aid, but hope - hope that families can be built despite the financial challenges. The foundation’s fundraising efforts, including the annual Three Hearts Foundation Gala, have been instrumental in expanding their reach. The gala brings together supporters, industry professionals, and families who have benefitted from the foundation, celebrating the lives changed and raising funds for future grants. Nathan and Katie Tidwell have shown that compassion and determination can turn personal struggles into powerful change. Through MNT Industrial Underground, Nathan continues his work in the drilling industry, while alongside Katie, he leads Three Hearts Foundation in drilling deeper for dreams - helping others experience the joy of parenthood. For couples facing infertility, the journey can feel isolating and overwhelming. But thanks to the Tidwells and the Three Hearts Foundation, they no longer have to walk that path alone. To learn more, or to support this incredible mission, visit www.threeheartsfoundation.com Nathan and Katie Tidwell, owners of MNT Industrial Underground and Founders of the Three Hearts Foundation, and their two children Hayden and Brixton. Jessica Weiss, Board of Trustees; Alex Austin, Secretary and Founding Board of Directors; Monica Meyr, Treasurer and Board of Directors; Lindsay Reinagel, Founding Board of Trustees; Katie Tidwell, President and Co-Founder; Nathan Tidwell, Vice President and Co-Founder; and Josh Andrews, Board of Trustees.
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