Personal Stories

Philanthropy Redefined: The Gift of Human Milk Donation

The quiet power of human milk donation—and the community behind it. Each year, World Human Milk Donation Day (May 19) offers a moment to recognize the extraordinary generosity behind human milk... More > about Philanthropy Redefined: The Gift of Human Milk Donation

A Journey Shared: Sisterhood and Successful Breastfeeding

When sisters Molly and Anne said they often ask people to guess who is older, I told them there was no way I was going... More > about A Journey Shared: Sisterhood and Successful Breastfeeding

Get Inspired! Introducing Two of Our Milk Donor Heroes

For many families, donor milk isn’t something they learn about until they truly need it — often late at night, under stress, and while making... More > about Get Inspired! Introducing Two of Our Milk Donor Heroes

Life After Donor Milk: Catching Up with Henry and Madison

Once you’re part of the milk bank family, you’re always part of the milk bank family. As we do this work, we often think about... More > about Life After Donor Milk: Catching Up with Henry and Madison

Putting Me Back Together – Erica Shares Her Labor of Love

Three-and-a-half-year-old Vince has a Boston Marathon medal hanging in his bedroom—marking the moment he crossed the finish line while tucked safely inside his mom Erica’s... More > about Putting Me Back Together – Erica Shares Her Labor of Love

Milk, Memories, and a Little Miracle Named Teddy

Teddy was only with us for 17 days. He created quite a community during that time. His mom, Maya, sits across from me at the... More > about Milk, Memories, and a Little Miracle Named Teddy

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