Personal Stories
Lactation Consultant Allison Becomes a Milk Donor
Our staff was excited to welcome lactation consultant and NICU nurse Allison Grinsell and baby Rayla to the milk bank one day when they dropped off their first donation. We asked...
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Nicki’s NICU Warrior Comes Full Circle
Nicki tells the story of her little NICU warrior, Demitri, coming full circle from receiving to donating milk. On January 29, 2021, I went in...
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Brittney’s Story: A Last Gift to My Daughter
Brittney shares her story of donating milk after losing her daughter, Juniper. In July of 2021 we found out we were pregnant. I was so...
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From Volunteer to Staff to Milk Donor: Zarina’s Milk Bank Journey
Nurse and lactation consultant Zarina tells the story of her milk bank journey, from volunteer to lab staff to donor. It was the hot summer...
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Theodore’s Amazing Life: Jessica’s Letter to Milk Donors
In a letter to other milk donors, Jessica honors the amazing life of her son Theodore, who defied expectations and warmed hearts during his two...
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Capable and Strong After Pregnancy Loss: Dana’s Milk Donation Story
Dana shares her story of pregnancy loss, subsequent birth complications, and healing through milk donation. My name is Dana Scarantino, and my husband Domenic Salvemini...
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