A Photo That Captured a Mother’s Strength
When 31‑year‑old Sarah Whitney learned she faced a serious health battle during pregnancy, her world shifted — but her focus never wavered: protecting the life growing inside her. After undergoing treatment and surgery, she carried her son, Kal‑El, to a safe and healthy birth.

In a now‑viral image by photographer Kate Murray, Sarah nurses her newborn with her remaining breast — a moment that spread across the world as a symbol of love, courage, and resilience.
She was able to breastfeed for just two precious weeks before resuming treatment, a bittersweet memory she treasures. Yet Sarah continues her journey with unshakable strength.

Today, baby Kal‑El is thriving thanks to the generosity of 27 women who donated milk to support him. And Sarah is uplifted daily by her devoted circle, the “Super Sarah Supporters.”
“That moment reminded me that love and resilience can carry us through anything,” Sarah says