Alyssa Ogletree who is a mother from Texas has broken her own world record by donating a remarkable 2,645 liters of breast milk, helping hundreds of thousands of babies in need. Alyssa, 36, had set the previous record in 2014 with 1,570 liters and now holds the Guinness World Record for the largest breast milk donation.
Alyssa first began donating breast milk in 2010 after the birth of her first son, Kyle. She produced an unusually high amount of milk and a nurse suggested she donate the extra to help other mothers struggling to feed their babies. This started Alyssa’s commitment to helping others through milk donation.
Her efforts are meaningful:
The Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas explains that one liter of breast milk can support up to 11 premature babies. Based on this, Alyssa’s donations have likely helped over 350,000 babies.
“I have a big heart,” Alyssa said. “I can’t always give money to good causes because I have a family to support, but donating milk was something I could do.”
Her journey of giving continued as she had more children, pumping milk after each birth. Even after her children stopped needing milk, she maintained a routine pumping every three hours including at night for 15 to 30 minutes.
She froze the milk until her freezer was full then took it to the milk bank for processing. Alyssa notes she stayed consistent with her schedule, drank lots of water, ate healthy and put in a lot of effort because she loved knowing how many babies she was helping.
Beyond breaking records, Alyssa hopes to inspire other women to consider donating breast milk. She believes many women might not realize they could be in a position to support other mothers and babies in need.
Alyssa Ogletree’s inspiring story shows how one act of kindness can have a huge impact on thousands of lives. Her dedication has not only set a record but also highlights how small contributions can make a difference in our communities. She continues to spread awareness hoping others will join her in helping babies and families who need it most.