Across the country, the supply of breast milk is not keeping up with demand. More than 1,500 fragile babies in hospital NICUs may not receive the lifesaving nourishment they need right now to thrive.
Lynn Curtis lost her 8-year-old son, Ben, after severe medical complications. In his honor, Lynn founded Ben’s Hope—an organization raises awareness and funds for children with serious medical issues and their families.
For babies who are born prematurely or with threatening complications, breast milk can literally be a life-saver. But today, demand is not keeping up with the supply.