To an outsider, Tommy Bacon and his baby sister Aria may look like any pair of close siblings. But the two have a bond that runs far deeper than most. When Tommy was just two years old, he was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of leukemia, and the family was told...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of cord blood being identified as a rich source of stem cells.1 It was this pivotal discovery that inspired us to begin our mission of helping families take advantage of the potential benefits of newborn stem cell preservation. In...
Carol Low describes her pregnancy with Dillon as “normal in every way.” Her checkups went as planned, she hit all her milestones, and doctors gave her no indication of any abnormalities with her unborn son. But the moment Dillon was born, Carol and Alex Low knew that...
At Cells for Life we often come across misconceptions surrounding the preservation of newborn stem cells. To offer clarity, let’s dispel some of the most common myths we encounter. Myth #1: Newborn stem cells are only good for a few years.FACT: Based on what is...
In recognition of World Cerebral Palsy Day on October 6th, we are sharing a local story from the heart of the Canadian Rockies about a family who accessed their stored cord blood. Danica Crawford and her husband were born and raised in Kamloops, British Columbia. When...
Cord blood and cord tissue banking – everything you need to know right at your fingertips! Taking care of baby is what matters most as a parent, including their health now and long into the future. In addition to taking your prenatal vitamins, nixing that coffee...
