Why I'm running for Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast
This August, I’m running the Falmouth Road Race to support Mother’s Milk Bank Northeast, a nonprofit that provides safe, pasteurized donor breast milk to fragile and premature babies throughout the region. This cause is incredibly meaningful to me and my family.
Since our son was born, my wife has been able to produce more milk than he needed — something we’re both deeply grateful for. Through her commitment and consistency, she’s donated over 3,000 ounces of breast milk to Mother’s Milk Bank Northeast. I’ve watched how much intention and love she’s poured into this journey, and I’m in awe of her dedication.
This mission also feels personal to me — I spent time in the NICU as a newborn. While I obviously don’t remember those early days, I know how important donor milk can be for babies in fragile health, and how much it can mean to the families caring for them. Being part of this effort now, as a dad and a fundraiser, feels like a full-circle moment.
I’d be honored if you would support my run and help give more babies the healthiest possible start to life.
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Funds raised for Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast help to provide 1.5 million feedings annually for fragile infants.
“TyQuell weighed just 1 lb., 11 oz when he was born – a number so tiny it was terrifying. He spent eight months and five days fighting for his life in that NICU. During those first few weeks (when I avoided finishing the nursery because I didn’t know if he’d be coming home) he was fortunate enough to receive donor milk . . . Doctors told me it would be beneficial, that it would help him grow. Knowing my son had the nutrition he needed gave me comfort. I was so thankful for that gift and still am.” ~ Sherita, TyQuell’s Mom
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 06 | Justin Harris | $196.61 |
| Aug 06 | The Fishbeins | $55.35 |
| Aug 06 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 10 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| May 19 | Raleigh, Matt & JJ | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 12 | Aaron Fox | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 12 | Uncle Jeff and Aunt Debbie | $109.85 |
| Mar 12 | Nicole, Michael and Riley Schwartz | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 12 | Bev Halperin | $273.35 |
| Mar 12 | The Hershman’s | $109.85 |