“Every July, Cord Blood Awareness Month shines a spotlight on one of the most powerful yet often overlooked medical resources: cord blood. Collected from a newborn’s umbilical cord shortly after birth, cord blood is rich in hematopoietic stem cells—the building blocks of blood and immune systems. These stem cells have the unique ability to develop into red and white blood cells and platelets, and they’re already being used to treat more than 80 serious and life-threatening conditions, including leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell anemia, and certain metabolic and immune disorders.”

Fetal Health Foundation (Cord Blood Awareness Month: One Decision Could Save a Life)