Personal Stories

Clyde

Remembering Clyde Through Milk Donation

Milk donor Victoria Austin shared memories of her son, Clyde, with Donor Intake Coordinator Raechel Hackney.  Every baby is born with a unique personality from the start, and Clyde Thomas Austin... More > about Remembering Clyde Through Milk Donation

Rhode Island mom secures insurance coverage for donor milk

Insurance coverage for donor milk is rare, but Rhode Island mom Donna Virgulak wants you to know it’s possible. Donna and her husband Scott have... More > about Rhode Island mom secures insurance coverage for donor milk

Stacey’s story: Milk donation as a family gift

10/29/20 Staff Donors
In March, a box of milk arrived decorated with stickers and messages—a special gift from Stacey and her family, decorated lovingly by little Zoe. It... More > about Stacey’s story: Milk donation as a family gift

Jacqueline’s Story: Exclusive Pumping Mom Navigates Lockdown

On the brink of the pandemic, Jacqueline, Rondeep, and Kali started their life together as a family, which has led them through exclusive pumping and... More > about Jacqueline’s Story: Exclusive Pumping Mom Navigates Lockdown

Danielle’s Story: From Milk Allergy to Milk Donation

Throughout her journey as a milk donor, Danielle shared many photos of her baby, Reese. We had no idea her happy baby had suffered from... More > about Danielle’s Story: From Milk Allergy to Milk Donation

Nurses and Family Members Help Rhode Island Mom Breastfeed and Donate Milk

Rhode Island mom Jennifer Pearlman shared that adorable “milk monster” photo when she dropped off milk at one of our milk depots. We interviewed her... More > about Nurses and Family Members Help Rhode Island Mom Breastfeed and Donate Milk

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