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July is not just about Independence Day and BBQs – it's also Cord Blood Awareness Month! This month-long celebration highlights the importance of cord blood donation, a crucial process that can help save lives. Did you know that cord blood has been used in medical treatments for over 30 years? It contains stem cells that can be used to treat over 80 diseases and disorders, making it a valuable resource for patients in need. So let's spread awareness and encourage more people to donate this life-saving gift during July and beyond!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Cord Blood Transplants</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first successful cord blood transplants occurred, as an alternative way of treating blood disorders.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of Cord Blood Transplants</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first successful cord blood transplant in a child with Fanconi Anemia marked the establishment of cord blood as an effective stem cell source.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Public Cord Blood Bank</div><div class='timeline-text'>New York Blood Center established the world's first public cord blood bank.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Cord Blood Donation Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The U.S. government passed the National Cord Blood Stem Cell Inventory Program, encouraging cord blood donation to be banked for anyone who needs a transplant.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cord Blood Awareness Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>July was established as Cord Blood Awareness Month to spread awareness about the importance and benefits of cord blood donation.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate cord blood</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>One of the best ways to celebrate Cord Blood Awareness Month is by donating cord blood. This life-saving substance can be used to treat various diseases and disorders, and your donation can make a huge difference in someone's life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness about the importance of cord blood by educating others. You can share information on social media, hold a presentation at your workplace or school, or simply have conversations with friends and family about this topic.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraiser to support organizations that facilitate cord blood donations or research. You can do a charity run, a bake sale, or any other creative event to raise funds and awareness for this important cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your story</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you or someone you know has been impacted by cord blood donation or transplantation, share your story. This can inspire others to get involved and also provide support and encouragement to those who are going through similar experiences.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for events happening in your community related to cord blood awareness and attend them. These can include workshops, seminars, or even fun activities like a walkathon. Not only will you learn more about the cause, but you'll also get to connect with others who are passionate about it.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It spreads awareness about a life-saving resource</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cord blood is an amazing and often forgotten resource that can be used to treat a variety of diseases and medical conditions. By celebrating Cord Blood Awareness Month, we are helping to educate others about this valuable resource and potentially saving lives in the process.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It highlights the importance of donating cord blood</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many people are unaware that they have the option to donate their baby's cord blood after birth. This month brings attention to the fact that these donations can go towards helping patients in need of life-saving treatments. It encourages parents to consider donating and supports organizations that facilitate cord blood donations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates the miracle of childbirth</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cord blood is collected from the umbilical cord after a baby is born, making it a special reminder of the miracle of childbirth. Celebrating Cord Blood Awareness Month allows us to appreciate the life-giving power of birth and the potential for that same life to continue giving through cord blood donation.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-list-wrapper'><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cord Blood is Rich in Hematopoietic Stem Cells</h3><p class='facts-content'>Hematopoietic stem cells are responsible for the creation of blood and immune system cells. Cord blood boasts a higher concentration of these cells than adult bone marrow does, making it a valuable resource for stem cell transplant treatments.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cord Blood Transplant Has Fewer Complications</h3><p class='facts-content'>Even if the cord blood isn't a perfect match for the recipient, it's less likely to cause graft-versus-host disease (when the donated cells attack the recipient's body) than bone marrow transplants, making it a safer option in many cases.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cord Blood is Ready to Use</h3><p class='facts-content'>Once stored, cord blood is ready to use. In contrast, bone marrow must be extracted from a donor at the time it's needed which can cause delays in the vital treatment of diseases.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Donating Cord Blood is Safe and Painless</h3><p class='facts-content'>This donation process poses no risk to the mother or the newborn. After the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, the remaining blood in the cord and placenta is collected - a procedure that's painless and easily integrated into both vaginal and cesarean births.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cord Blood Can be Stored for Decades</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cord blood can be cryogenically preserved indefinitely. The longest recorded successful cord blood transplant used stem cells that had been stored for 23 years.</p></div></div></div>
Cord Blood Awareness Month is celebrated on July 1 every year. In 2024 Cord Blood Awareness Month will occur on a Monday.
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