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Surrey Nurse’s Compassion: Donating Milk to Save Preemies

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A Surrey nurse’s breast milk donations through BC Women’s Milk Bank are giving premature babies a fighting chance and inspiring community kindness.

A Lifesaving Gift: Surrey Nurse’s Breast Milk Donation Inspires Community

What would you do if you could save a life with a simple act of kindness? For one Surrey nurse, the answer is both inspiring and transformative.

The Heart Behind the Gift

Every day, premature and critically ill infants in British Columbia fight for survival. Many of these tiny patients, especially those in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), desperately need breast milk to thrive. But what happens when their mothers can’t provide enough?

That’s where Sandeep Thiarra, a dedicated nurse at Surrey Memorial Hospital, stepped in. Witnessing the struggles of preterm babies firsthand, Sandeep made a remarkable decision: she began donating her surplus breast milk to help give these vulnerable infants a stronger start in life.

How the Milk Bank Works

Sandeep’s donations are processed through the BC Women’s Provincial Milk Bank—a vital program that collects, pasteurizes, and delivers donor milk to hospitals across the province. This ensures that every drop reaches the babies who need it most, in a form that is both safe and nourishing.

More Than Nutrition: A Ripple Effect of Kindness

Sandeep’s selfless gesture has done more than nourish thousands of premature infants; it has sparked a wave of generosity throughout her community. Her commitment highlights how one person’s compassion can inspire others to step forward, creating a powerful ripple effect of kindness and hope.

Why It Matters

Breast milk is more than just food for premature babies—it’s medicine. Rich in nutrients and antibodies, it can mean the difference between life and death for the most fragile newborns. Thanks to donors like Sandeep, countless infants are given a fighting chance.

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