Expecting a baby?

Think about donating your cord blood.

Someone whose life depends on it will thank you for your gift.

Upstate Cord Blood Bank is the Region's Only Public Cord Blood Donation Center!

The Upstate Cord Blood Bank is dedicated to saving and improving lives through the use of donated cord blood.  We are a local, not-for-profit, public donation center for women who choose to give the life-saving gift of cord blood. Umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells and has been shown to have a beneficial value in fighting against blood cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma, and as many as 80 other life-threatening diseases. A cord blood transplant might just be the only hope of a cure for those suffering from cancer and other diseases.

Every Baby is born with

a superpower

Why is Cord Blood a Superpower?

Cord blood can save lives because it can be used for bone marrow transplants for patients with leukemia and other diseases.

What is cord blood?

Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord after a baby is born. It is rich in stem cells. These cells contain natural abilities to renew and regenerate bone marrow.

who does cord blood help?

Cord blood can be a life-saving resource for those patients with up to 80 different conditions, including blood cancers.

What Is Cord Blood Banking?

After a baby is born, the umbilical cord is cut and usually discarded as medical waste along with the placenta. Cord blood banking is a way to preserve your baby’s umbilical cord blood, which is collected by knowledgeable healthcare providers after delivery. The cord blood is then stored in the state-of-the-art, Upstate Cord Blood Bank in Syracuse. As a public bank, you have the option to donate to patients seeking cord blood for life-saving medical treatments.

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baby's SUPERPOWER

Tiny Contributions With a Massive Impact

At Upstate Cord Blood Bank in Syracuse, NY, we're dedicated to saving and improving lives with cord blood donated by women in our community. Cord blood comes from umbilical cords, which are rich in stem cells. Patients suffering from blood disorders or other life-threatening illnesses rely on cord blood to treat their conditions and give them hope for a future.

If you're an expectant mother, consider giving the gift of life after delivery. The procedure is painless, only takes ten minutes, and will be stored at our cord blood bank to help patients who need life-saving treatments.

Explore the Lifesaving Impact

of Cord Blood

Learn how your donation can make a difference

What is cord blood used for?

Cord blood banking is used to treat a wide range of serious medical conditions. Your generous donation will contribute toward helping patients with:

This simple act can advance medical research and treatment options for future generations. Contact us today to learn more about how you can make a difference by donating to our blood bank.

Discover the transformative potential of your gift

The medical community is constantly finding new ways to use cord blood. By donating your baby's umbilical cord to our blood bank, you can play a vital role in the treatment and research of:

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Bone marrow transplants
• Cystic fibrosis
• Metabolic disorders

Your donation can also help with supporting regenerative medicine and advanced medical research. If you're still considering donating to our cord blood bank, we're happy to provide resources and walk you through the process.