Umbilical cord blood can save lives. "It is an extraordinary gift"

Umbilical cord blood can save lives by providing stem cells for transplants. It is collected immediately after birth and can be stored in public or private banks. Public banking is free and allows for wider use, while private banking is for family use only. In Poland, public donations are low due to limited availability and recognition. Parents Łukasz Rychlik and his wife chose to donate their newborn's cord blood to help others. The collected blood is rich in stem cells, which can treat various blood-related diseases. Public awareness and accessibility are crucial for increasing donations, especially since many patients lack compatible donors.