"We're fortunate that cord blood was able to save our son Joseph from sickle cell anemia. ...If we didn't bank it our son wouldn't be cured. ...I know there is a lot of research going on ...so bank it just to have it on hand. ...It's breakthrough technology. It can help you in ways we don't even know."
--Joseph and Darlene Davis
"We had no question about joining the program, storing our daughter's cord blood was an easy decision."
--Kenny and Wendy Krabel
"I was discussing cord blood banking with my mother and she felt so strongly about it that we sent for more information. My husband and I talked about it with our parents and we all agreed that this could be the best investment we could ever make for our daughter."
--Heather Martin and Kenneth Bathke
"Being an R.N., once we found out the technology was available we had to take advantage of it. Storing her cord blood was one opportunity we didn't want to miss. There's no price you can put on peace of mind."
--Sunny and Josh Palmer
"I look back on my experience of the cord blood thing and smile. Although I was very apprehensive about coordinating it all, it ended up being extremely easy thanks to your help and CBR's professionalism and organization."
--Erin Nall
"Although we pray we never have to use it, we felt that by banking Sydney's cord blood we were doing all we could do to take a proactive stance. We are happy with our decision and will do the same for our next child."
--Donna and David Koffman
"We are so excited by the advancements made by the use of cord blood that I tell even pregnant strangers I meet. I feel everyone should be able to make the best possible informed decision, it may save a life someday."
--Lisa Rogers
"Since the option of saving cord blood is available and inexpensive we thought it would be a prudent decision. Our family is very pleased to have this peace of mind. We will be recommending family and friends do the same in the years ahead."
--Linda and Neal Abravanel
"We have several friends who had discussed stem cells with us. We then became interested in cord blood storage and potential uses. We saw this as an opportunity and we felt an obligation to our children not to miss the opportunity should the cord blood be useful to them in the future."
--Gayle Rancer and Mark Rosenberg
"It's nice to know that somewhere, in a place I've never seen, but can only imagine is a little peace of mind."
--Christi Cassell
"Cord blood storage was something we were both interested in, but did not know the details. After further research, we were totally sold on the idea. It is especially important for us as my wife is adopted and has no family medical history. Our son is her only blood relative. We feel very fortunate to have been able to use this service."
--Christine and Scott Byerly
"Thank you for helping us make the decision to preserve the cord blood of our new bundle of joy. It is comforting to know that if the need ever arises, our baby's cord blood could be retrieved to revitalize and conceivably save a loved one's life."
--Kerry Anne and Brian Cianciolo
"Unfortunately, there is a history of cancer in my family. We saved the cord blood of both of our children. I don't think I would ever forgive myself if I let this precious option be wasted if there is even the slightest chance that the life of a loved one could be saved."
--Debra Gardner and Lawrence Littleton
