Last year, roughly 200,000 bottles of safe, reliable donor milk reached babies and families when they needed it most. That care extended across more than 100 hospitals and thousands of homes throughout the Northeast. And it was made possible by you.
For families facing fragile beginnings, donor milk often arrives at a moment when nothing feels certain. Each bottle delivers nourishment and protection—along with something much harder to measure: reassurance.
Your support not only sustained this vital work, but allowed us to reach more babies in critical need. And because this impact truly matters, we want to share what families have told us about the difference donor milk made for them.
What your support means for babies and families . . .
My son was born at 26 weeks this past July and is still in the NICU. He’s finally stable and preparing to come home. In those early weeks, he received donor milk. Knowing he had the right nutrients to help him grow gave me hope during a time that felt incredibly helpless. — Anonymous, milk recipient parent
My baby was very small and had difficulty latching and gaining weight. The nurses offered donor milk as a supplement, which helped him gain enough weight to be safely discharged. It eased so much stress and anxiety for my husband and me during a time when we couldn’t provide what our baby needed. Thank you so much for everything you do. — Lauren, milk recipient parent
While in the NICU, I was fortunate enough to provide the nutrients my son, Declan, needed, but I saw other moms struggling to produce enough milk for their little ones and knew I wanted to help. I donated milk in honor of Declan’s first birthday. Donating made me feel empowered again after our rocky start. — Kaleigh, milk donor
Because of you, we reached new heights this year . . .
These moments of resilience, relief, and hope are rooted in your belief that every baby deserves a fighting chance.
Throughout the year—and especially in the final months of our year-end appeal—this community showed up in extraordinary ways, choosing to stand with tiny fighters (and the big ones who love them) when it mattered most. As October approached, we set a goal to raise the final $100,000 needed to close out our annual fundraising. In the months that followed, you rallied, ensuring we didn’t just meet that goal, but surpassed it. Thanks to your generosity, total fundraising for the year exceeded $210,000, making this our most successful year to date.
Building on the momentum of this collective effort, we’re entering the new year ready to continue delivering safe, lifesaving donor milk to babies and families who will need us in the months ahead.
We’re humbled by your support, inspired by your compassion, and deeply grateful for your commitment to families in need.
Thank you for helping turn fragile beginnings into brighter tomorrows.
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