Let's start a cord blood bank to save the little lives that has cancer and other
Dear All
It breaks my heart to hear about little kids contracting horrible diseases. I was engaged in a discussion about "cord blood" tonight with my old school friends and we talked about the usefulness of "cord blood" and how sad it is that the richer sector may benefit from keeping this stored and the less unfortunate will be left to chances or luck.
I have started a topic at the "Free Discussion Forum" at BBK and I hope to have some support in whatever kind to kick this project off.
As for the parents who needs help to save a child with cancer, the fact is that many families in HK have saved "cord blood" in the private blood banks and some of it could be used to help save a precious life. It is indeed unfortunate that their stock is not open for access to the public.
I want to dedicate some of my resources to start-up this project during my lifetime. Will any of you help me do this?
Re: Let's start a cord blood bank to save the lives of those in need
I know that in public govt hospitals, they have plans to save up cord blood for the public. Before delivery of a baby, the mother will sign documents whether she agreed to let the hospital to keep the cord blood or not.
But, as I also know that, if any family members has 遺傳病, the hospital will advise you not to donate the cord blood. As my mom-in-law died in cancer, I cannot donate the cord blood to the public cord blood bank.
Re: Let's start a cord blood bank to save the lives of those in need
Dear jk67jk
I do not know that this bank exists. If it is already there, we should do something and give them more money and resources so that it is better known. Can you tell me which hospital has this section and how to get in touch with them?
Re: Let's start a cord blood bank to save the lives of those in need
Dear All
After certain enquiries, I have found that the Red Cross in HK does have a cord blood bank. In the light of this, I would appeal to all parents to donate cord blood. I will also be in touch with the Red Cross and arrange for donations to be made to them for this particular purpose. I hope that all of you will support the Red Cross in this matter and bring hope to those in need.