In an extraordinary and emotional act, India’s star badminton player Jwala Gutta has donated 30 liters of her own breast milk for babies who have lost their mothers. The gesture, which is both rare and inspiring, has taken social media by storm and left people deeply moved.
Jwala Gutta’s Emotional Post
Sharing pictures of the donated breast milk packets, Jwala wrote on social media:
“Breastfeeding saves lives. For premature and sick babies, donated milk can be life-changing. If you can donate, you can become a hero for a family in need. Learn more, spread awareness, and support milk banks!”
Her words resonated widely, as many hailed her for breaking taboos around breast milk donation while promoting awareness of its life-saving value.
Reactions Pour In
Social media is flooded with appreciation for Jwala’s remarkable contribution. Comments read:
- “Mother’s milk is nectar for every newborn. Incredible!”
- “This is truly inspirational. Salute to you, ma’am.”
- “Such a noble deed deserves the highest respect.”
For the first time, such a large quantity of breast milk donation has been reported from a sportsperson, making Jwala Gutta’s contribution stand out as a historic moment in sports and humanitarian efforts.
"Breast milk saves lives.For premature and sick babies, donor milk can be life changing. If you're able to donate, you could be a hero to a family in need. Learn more, share the word, and support milk banks! 💜 #BreastMilkDonation #DonateMilk #InfantHealth pic.twitter.com/qbMle3pgpR
— Gutta Jwala 💙 (@Guttajwala) August 17, 2025
