In 1988, a significant event happened that
changed the way we see our bodies and the birthing process. A cord blood stem
cell transplant performed by Dr. Eliane Gluckman in France saved the life of a young
boy who was fighting Fanconi Anemia.
Cord blood, a newfound and non-controversial source of
stem cells, has since saved thousands of other children from dreaded diseases
through 40,000 cord blood stem cell procedures performed to date. Yet, not
everyone is aware of the need to preserve this valuable, vital resource. In
fact, in 98% of childbirths, cord blood is thrown away as medical waste.
It’s About
Time
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| Credit to Woman In Digital (Marjorie Pineda Uy) |
This year, November 15 has finally been designated as the first ever World Cord
Blood Day. Arising as an answer to the
need to promote awareness and expand education on the life-saving benefits of
cord blood and cord blood banking, this is a celebration filled with talks,
lectures and activities geared at reaching more families about this life saving
resource and procedure.
In the country, Cordlife Philippines led the celebrations
for this important event as the prime mover in the drive to enlighten Filipino
families, particularly expectant parents, on the benefits of cord blood banking as an available standard option for treating
over 80 life-threatening diseases such as leukemia, thalassemia major, lymphoma
and other blood disorders.
Hosted by Cordlife Brand Ambassador Dimples Romana, the day’s events revolve
around the value and benefits of cord blood and cord blood banking, the latest
developments in its use such as in the other areas of regenerative medicine such
as the treatment of spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy and more.
Dr Arvin Faundo, one of the leading experts in Stem Cell Transplantation in the
Philippines, answered many questions about cord blood and cord blood banking
and how it serves as a non-controversial source of valuable stem cells that can
save the lives of children afflicted with various dreaded diseases. According to Dr. Faundo, "expectant parents in this country must
be given sufficient information on the importance of cord blood banking. If the
choice is not made, that chance is lost for good."
The highlight of the celebrations is a ceremonial pact between Cordlife Philippines, its
partners and its celebrity brand ambassadors including Vanessa Matsunaga, Nina
Corpuz and host Dimples Romana to work hand in hand to promote and spread
awareness of about cord blood and cord-blood banking—a life-changing medical
development that can save the lives of children all over the world.
Why is this
crucial? Everyone knows about stem cells- they are at the forefront of one of
the most fascinating and revolutionary areas of medicine today. However, not
everyone knows that cord blood contains the healthiest stem cells that can
replenish blood, regenerate damaged bone marrow, and treat blood cancers as
well as correct genetic defects.
About Cordlife
Launched in February 2010, Cordlife
Philippines is the country’s first and only DOH-registered Cord Blood Bank and part of the largest stem cell banking network in Asia. It provides private cord blood processing and boasts of a
state-of-the-art, ISO-certified cryopreservation facility and accrediated by AABB (formerly known as American Association
of Blood Banks)– all aimed to give
the Filipino the chance to benefit from the advantages of having a readily
available supply of cord blood.
Cordlife Group Limited is an
international provider of umbilical cord blood and cord lining services. Among the first to offer this service and
technology in Asia, it was awarded the
prestigious 'Technology Pioneer' status by the Geneva-based World Economic
Forum in 2007 for advancing the field of
adult stem cell cellular therapy, cord blood banking and technologies. This
rare recognition was awarded to 47 companies worldwide, from a pool of 225
nominees– with only three coming from Asia.
Through cord
blood banking, families now have a chance to survive fatal genetic diseases. At your baby’s birth,
you have the unique opportunity to safeguard the health of the ones you love by
storing his/her precious umbilical cord stem cells.
Make that one choice to
take that one chance: protect your child’s life with Cordlife.
To know more about World Cord Blood Day, call
Cordlife at (02) 3321888 or log on to www.cordlife.ph
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