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    • Cord Blood Facts
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      • Regenerative Medicine: Cord Blood is Critical
      • Participate in a Cord Blood Clinical Trial
    • Cord Blood FAQs
    • Cord Blood News >
      • RESEARCH
      • PROJECTS and EVENTS
      • RESOURCES
    • Video Gallery
    • Find a Cord Blood Bank
  • Get Involved
    • ABOUT US >
      • Scientific Advisory Board
      • Inspiring Partners
      • FACT Allied Learning Center
    • Register for Newsletter
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      • World Cord Blood Day
      • Arizona Public Cord Blood Program
      • Share the Science
      • NEXT GENERATION: Cord Blood
      • Cord Blood Conferences & Workshops
      • World Cancer Day
    • Cord Blood Education Champions
    • Internship Program at University of Arizona
    • Start a Cord Blood Donation Program
    • Contact Us
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      • COMENZAR UN PROGRAMA DE DONACION
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      • Curar la diabetes con sangre del cordón?
      • Ensayos Clinicos
      • Dia Mundial de la Sangre del Cordón Umbilical
      • Controversia respecto a las células madre
      • Medicina regenerativa
      • Sangre del Cordón Umbilical en Arizona 2018
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What is a hybrid bank? 

Hybrid banks ​help make donation
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​possible regardless of your location.
Why choose a hybrid bank?
​Some private cord blood banks also operate a public donation program. Costs for these programs are often covered in part by the private side of the business. We call these types of banks "hybrid banks."

If you want to donate your child's cord blood but your chosen hospital does not offer an in-house public banking program, then we recommend you contact a hybrid bank. 
Click here to learn more about hybrid cord blood banks and how to contact them.>> 
How do I choose a hybrid bank?
Due to the costs involved in running a public donation program, many hybrid banks limit the number of donations they can accept each year. You may need to contact several before finding one with availability. 

Once you confirm availability, you will need to fill out a few forms for the bank. They will then send you a "mail-in kit" which you will take with you to the hospital when you deliver your baby. Please advise your doctor of this well in advance of your delivery date as they may need to prepare their team. 
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But. . .
​what about private or family banking?
Don't forget about this option. Private or family cord blood banking is a popular choice and with good reason. However, it is not for everyone. Let's explore why or why not.
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NEXT STEP: Why choose private / family banking? >>
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Save the Cord Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, was established to promote awareness of the life-saving benefits of cord blood based on u​nbiased and factual information. The Foundation educates parents, health professionals and the general public about the need to preserve this valuable medical resource while providing information on both public cord blood donation programs and private family cord blood banks worldwide. Learn more about our global community.

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