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World Cord Blood Day November 15th, 2023 - Cord Blood

Cord Blood

and Stem Cell Banking

World Cord Blood Day November 15th, 2023

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The global celebration of World Cord Blood Day 2023 will happen on November 15th – this day highlights the strides we’ve made in using cord blood for treating life-threatening diseases and advancing regenerative medicine. This day is more than just a celebration; it’s a call for us to value cord blood, stop its waste, and educate ourselves on its potential of saving lives.

Understanding the Potential of Cord Blood

Did you know that cord blood, which is found in the umbilical cord and placenta after childbirth, is teeming with life-saving stem cells? These invaluable resources are easier to match than bone marrow and have been used in over 60,000 transplants worldwide since 1988.

Cord blood has transformed treatments for ailments like leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia. Researchers are also exploring the potential of these magical cells in innovative clinical trials for regenerative medicine to treat conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, and spina bifida.

Changing the Outlook, Saving the Future

Despite the immense potential, cord blood is often discarded as medical waste. World Cord Blood Day is all about shifting this mindset and raising awareness about the importance of conserving such a vital medical treasure.

This year’s event includes a free interactive online medical conference hosting celebrated transplant doctors and cellular therapy researchers. You can also hear moving stories from cord blood transplant recipients. Alongside the virtual proceedings, several educational events are being hosted worldwide.

Engage, Learn, and Impact with WCBD 2023

The entire conference will be available for you to view on-demand via Eventbrite from November 15 to December 15. Registering for the online conference is free – all you have to do is sign up at www.WorldCordBloodDay.org. You can also find out if there are any local live events happening around you.

World Cord Blood Day 2023 is brought to you by Save the Cord Foundation alongside inspiring partners such as Be the Match (NMDP), World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA-Netcord), Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB), Cord Blood Association (CBA), and the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT).

More on Save the Cord Foundation

Save the Cord Foundation is an organization dedicated to promoting cord blood education. It offers a wealth of non-commercial information about saving cord blood, its current applications, and breakthrough research. You can learn more about their endeavors at www.SaveTheCordFoundation.org.