Breast milk project donates to Haiti's orphaned and sick infants

On Thursdays International Breast Milk Project and Quick International Courier delivers almost 500 ounces of donor breast milk to the USNS Comfort's Medical Treatment Center stationed outside Haiti.

The ship is providing care to the youngest victims of the earthquake in Haiti at a neonatal intensive care unit on board. Jay N. Gordon, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the UCLA Medical School, said in a press release, "Nothing protects at-risk, premature or sick infants like mother's milk does. Breast milk's natural antibodies prevent illnesses, treat illnesses and will save lives." With so many infants orphaned by the quake the Executive Director for International Milk Project said that not all infants in Haiti can be helped by their group but they are hoping to make a difference for those aboard the USNS Comfort. Quick International Courier, a global medical logistics specialist, used dry ice and packaging and the fastest and most secure cold chain transport services to Haiti. The company donated their services for the tiny quake victims. "It is so rewarding to be able to help make a difference in the lives of orphaned and critically ill babies. As a mother and a person concerned about the world and health, this project really speaks to my heart," said Dominique Bischoff-Brown, COO of Quick International Courier. Toby and Maggie Moffett, of the Moffett Group in Washington, D.C., and the offices of Congressman Courtney, Congresswomen Betty McCollum, and Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro all played important roles in getting the donated milk to the USNS Comfort.