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Krista and her husband were told they were unable to have a baby naturally after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in March 2017.

To enter the contest, Krista created a video at Anthony's cancer treatment center and explained why they wanted a baby and needed IVF. The community voted and the Riveras were announced the winners over the radio.

After the first IVF transfer, Krista became pregnant but miscarried.

\"The were only supposed to do one transfer, but were kind enough to do a second,\" she explained.

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Krista Rivera
PHOTO: Through a friend, Krista and Anthony Rivera heard of the 2017 "Win a Baby" sweepstakes on local Fort Meyers, Florida, station, B103.9. The Riveras won the opportunity to undergo IVF and later welcomed a son, Garrett.
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Now, the couple are enjoying their 3-month-old son, Garrett.

\"He doesn't meet anyone that he doesn't love,\" Krista said of her baby. \"He just loves to cuddle and smile at everybody. I could just stare at him forever.\"

Big Mama could not be immediately reached by \"GMA\" for comment. Krista said he is passionate about giving families the opportunity to undergo IVF with his contest each year. The Riveras were the first lucky winners and a second couple was recently announced, Krista said.

\"PHOTO:
Krista Rivera
PHOTO: Through a friend, Krista and Anthony Rivera heard of the 2017 "Win a Baby" sweepstakes on local Fort Meyers, Florida, station, B103.9. The Riveras won the opportunity to undergo IVF that same year.
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On Nov. 16, Big Mama took to Facebook to congratulate the Rivera family, writing, \"If you struggle with infertility then this story proves that there is light or maybe a baby boy at the end of the tunnel. Congrats to Krista Rivera and Anthony Rivera Jr on their new addition. #winababy.\"

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