Mothers and families share inspiring stories and

insights about their donation journey.

Nolana and Jabare McKinstry talk about their decision to donate cord blood to the Upstate Cord Blood Bank.“What does it cost you? Some blood, some paperwork and what’s the benefit? You could possibly save lives.”

—Nolana M., donor

donation journey.

Nicole Moore Jackson was the first mother to donate her baby's cord blood to our facility in Central New York!

"We are proud that our first act as a family was being able to give back. So, we hope this encourages many other families to do the same.”

—Nicole M., donor

A woman is holding a newborn baby in her arms.
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