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Milk Donation Challenge | Surrogate & Parent Stories | Featured Coverage
Leadership & Expert Insights | Industry & Legal News
Milk Donation Challenge
The Life Gifts’ Milk Donation Challenge inspires lactating women nationwide to donate breast milk to infants in need, combining compassion, education, and community impact.
- KTLA | May 7, 2026 – The Life Gifts Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary with a Special Mother’s Day #MilkDonationChallenge Reward
- PR Newswire | March 31, 2026 – #MilkDonationChallenge Surpasses 7 Million Ounces
- PR Newswire | November 28, 2023 – Celebrates Milestone: Surpassing One Million Ounces
- Milk Stork | August 2023 – Milk Stork Joins #MilkDonationChallenge to Help Reach 1 Million Ounces
- WGN Daytime Chicago | January 6, 2023 – #MilkDonationChallenge Hits 500K — Nazca Fontes Sets Sights on 1 Million!
- NJ Family | December 14, 2022 – How to Help on Giving Tuesday: Milk Donation Challenge Featured
- PR Newswire | September 14, 2022 – Milk Donation Reaches 50,000 Ounces!
- The Bump | June 27, 2022 – How to Help Out the Formula Shortage
- Suncoast View | June 27, 2022 – #MilkDonationChallenge: How You Can Help During the Formula Shortage
- WGN Daytime Chicago | June 22, 2022 – Helping Replenish Milk Bank Supplies Across the Nation
- NewsNation | June 15, 2022 – Nazca Fontes on NewsNation
Surrogate & Parent Stories
Real journeys from surrogates and intended parents sharing what this path looked like for them.
- VeryWell | September 1, 2022 – 7 Families Share Their Surrogacy Journey
- NBC 6 In The Mix Miami | August 21, 2022 – Andrea Brenes: How to Become a Surrogate in Florida
- MSP Magazine | May 27, 2022 – Minnesota Nurse to Surrogate
- KDVR Colorado’s Best | June 23, 2021 – Kristi Graves: Becoming a Surrogate in Denver
- CBS New York | February 15, 2021 – Rebecca Kitchin: Paid Surrogacy in New York
- NY Post | March 5, 2021 – Lara Beth Levy: Hilaria Baldwin isn’t the only one with surrogate ‘twinblings’ babies
- Chaotic Commute | August 19, 2021 – Andrea Brenes: Balancing Motherhood and Surrogacy
- Mile High Mamas | August 4, 2021 – Denver Surrogate Shares Her Story
- TMJ4 Milwaukee | May 21, 2021 – Surrogacy During a Pandemic
Featured Coverage
A selection of standout media stories highlighting The Life Gifts, surrogacy education, and family-building conversations in the national spotlight.
- Daily Mail | June 28, 2023 – Everything to Know About Celebrity Surrogacy: Paris Hilton Joins a Growing List of Stars Using Gestational Carriers
The Life Gifts’ surrogacy legal expert offers perspective on how celebrity stories shape public understanding of gestational surrogacy. - Business Insider | September 6, 2022 – “I was a paid surrogate for another couple and I’d do it again”
Samantha shares her journey as a gestational surrogate, her motivations, and the life-changing moment of delivery. - Healthline | February 28, 2022 – What Is Gestational Surrogacy?
Healthline’s guide highlights The Life Gifts as a trusted agency and offers medically grounded information for women and families exploring surrogacy. - NY Post | February 16, 2021 – Surrogacy legal in NY: What this means for New Yorkers
The Life Gifts intended parents discuss how New York’s surrogacy laws affect families and surrogates across the state. - Marie Claire | October 1, 2018 – 5 Women Get Candid About Why They Chose to Carry Someone Else’s Child
A powerful feature exploring the motivations, challenges, and emotional realities of surrogacy. - Elle Magazine | August 22, 2018 – The Rise of Surrogacy
Elle highlights The Life Gifts, with Founder and CEO Nazca Fontes discussing how surrogacy has become more accepted over time.
Leadership & Expert Insights
Expert commentary and thought leadership from The Life Gifts leaders helping shape the surrogacy conversation.
Nazca Fontes, Founder and Executive Chairman
- Talking with Tata Podcast | July 14, 2023 – Understanding Surrogacy and its Growing Popularity
Nazca Fontes discusses the surrogacy process and why Matching Matters™. - Formidable Woman Magazine | July 8, 2022 – A Multinational Surrogacy Agency Breaking Barriers
Nazca Fontes discusses founding the most experienced surrogacy agency in the United States. - Influential People | December 14, 2022 – Surrogacy Agency Breaking Down Barrier After Barrier
A profile of Nazca Fontes reflecting on 25 years helping families. - PR Newswire | April 26, 2022 – 5 Lessons Learned Through Surrogacy: 25 Years of Building Families
Nazca Fontes reflects on 25 years helping families. - The Whitney Reynolds Show | November 15, 2021 – Creating Families Through Surrogacy
Nazca Fontes shares the surrogacy process with the PBS show. - Raise Magazine | February 15, 2021 – New York Legalizes Paid Surrogacy and Other States Should Follow
Co-authored op-ed advocating for expanded surrogacy access nationwide.
Cathy Kenworthy, CEO
- National TV Commercial | November 5, 2025 – The Life Gifts CEO Cathy Kenworthy Featured on Television Commercial on Flipping the System on Healthcare
Cathy Kenworthy discusses The Life Gifts’ approach to healthcare coverage and its partnership with Thatch to better support employees. - Garage Magazine | June 28, 2023 – Garage Magazine highlights how The Life Gifts is using technology to improve the experience and support available to intended parents and surrogates.
Gina-Marie Madow, Director of Legal Services
- KSTP Minnesota | May 9, 2025 – Discussing Minnesota’s Uniform Parentage Act
Gina-Marie Madow provides expert analysis on Minnesota’s Uniform Parentage Act. - WILX Lansing | April 1, 2025 – Michigan Legalizes Surrogacy
Intended parents Kyle and Randy join The Life Gifts’ legal expert Gina-Marie Madow to discuss how Michigan’s new surrogacy law affects families and women considering becoming surrogates. - CBS New York | February 15, 2021 – Paid Surrogacy in New York
Surrogate Rebecca Kitchin discusses New York’s commercial surrogacy legalization, featuring Gina-Marie Madow’s commentary. - Business Insider | January 23, 2022 – What It’s Like to Be an Egg Donor
Gina-Marie Madow offers guidance on legal considerations for egg donation and surrogacy.
Industry & Legal News
Coverage and analysis on evolving surrogacy laws, legal protections, and reproductive policy.
- Crain’s Detroit | May 7, 2025 – Michigan’s New Surrogacy Law Paves the Way
Nazca Fontes and Michigan surrogate Felicia Burg discuss the impact of legalizing surrogacy in Michigan, including how the new law expands family-building options for surrogates and intended parents. - PR Newswire | April 8, 2025 – The Life Gifts Welcomes Michigan Surrogates as Surrogacy Becomes Legal in the State
Michigan women can now legally pursue compensated surrogacy, marking a major milestone for reproductive rights and family building. - PR Newswire | March 22, 2024 – Landmark Victory in Michigan: Bill Passes to Legalize Surrogacy
The Life Gifts applauds the passage of legislation legalizing surrogacy in Michigan and expanding access for intended parents and surrogates. - The List | October 1, 2022 – What Legal Rights Does a Surrogate Mother Have?
A featured blog post on how surrogates can understand their rights and advocate for themselves. - NewsNation Now | February 15, 2021 – New York Lawmakers End Ban on Commercial Surrogacy
Intended parents Alex and Kelly Cesare, along with Nazca Fontes, share their perspectives following New York’s legalization of commercial surrogacy. - PR Newswire | February 8, 2021 – Legalization of Paid Surrogacy in New York State: ‘A Triumph for Modern Families’
New York’s legalization of paid surrogacy marks a major milestone for families facing fertility challenges.
Press Releases & Announcements
Official announcements, campaign launches, milestone moments, and company updates from The Life Gifts.
- PR Newswire | March 24, 2026 – The Life Gifts Launches ‘Surrogacy Spark Series’ Highlighting Why Women Become Surrogates
- PR Newswire | March 19, 2026 – Before a Surrogacy Journey Begins, There’s One Conversation That Matters Most
- PR Newswire | December 2, 2025 – Your GivingTuesday Donation Can Save Babies’ Lives
- PR Newswire | October 17, 2024 – The Life Gifts Launches Enhanced All-In Surrogate Care & Compensation Package
- PR Newswire | July 30, 2024 – The Life Gifts Launches #EmpowerNursesChallenge to Combat Compassion Fatigue
- PR Newswire | March 12, 2024 – Empowering Lactating Women: The Life Gifts Surrogacy Agency Renews Impactful Milk Donation Challenge (formerly the Milk Donation Challenge)
- AP News | November 21, 2023 – The Life Gifts $5 for $5 Teacher Challenge Supports Early Childhood Educators This Holiday Season
- AP News | November 6, 2023 – Reimagining Parenthood: Redefining Infertility to Celebrate Every Surrogacy Journey
- PR Newswire | May 11, 2023 – The Life Gifts Unveils Industry Leading Surrogate Compensation Package
- PR Newswire | March 13, 2023 – Milk Bank Challenge Hits 500,000 Ounces — New Goal: 1 Million!
- PR Newswire | February 10, 2022 – Everything You Need to Know About Surrogacy: 25 Years of Surrogacy
More Coverage
Explore additional media mentions, interviews, stories, and company updates from The Life Gifts.
- Healthline | June 30, 2021 – Your Guide to the Egg Donation Process
The Life Gifts is featured in this guide to the egg donation process, including tips on how to become an egg donor.
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