Willow Appleby’s passion for defending and advocating for refugee rights is inspiring – one reason she managed the CHEER International Group’s volunteer program for nearly two years! Our newest CHAMPion first joined CHEERing as a student intern in early 2023.

Kimberly Congden, MSN, RN, IBCLC, is dedicated to supporting families through their breastfeeding journeys. Our newest CHAMPion of the Week is the Assistant Nurse Manager of Lactation Services and Parent Education at Baystate Medical Center, CHAMPS National lead at the facility, and a passionate adv

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is committed to improving breastfeeding support for Big Island families. Our newest CHAMPion of the Week implemented an annual ‘Newborn Feeding Survey’ with staff to identify barriers, training needs, and ways to support staff and patients. Feedback from the first sur