“It’s emotional for me to talk about as I learned that in fact my son’s cord blood was used to save someone’s life.”
It was an emotional moment when WOIO 19 News Anchor and CCBC cord blood donor Jamie Sullivan received the email. “I will never forget that message. It’s emotional for me to talk about as I learned that in fact my son’s cord blood was used to save someone’s life.”
When given the option to donate her son’s umbilical cord blood, Jamie learned from CCBC that most cord blood in the world is discarded as medical waste. She also referenced the education she received around how cord blood donation saves lives. “You (CCBC) had been wonderful in answering all of my questions and explaining to me just how safe it was and as well as the process.”
Based on her life changing experience as a donor, Jamie has become an advocate for cord blood donation and interviewed CCBC Executive Director Marcie Finney on WOIO 19 News in September 2022 to help build awareness in Northeast Ohio. She also has posted on social media about her cord blood donation.
“This is something that has been so special to me and my family. Something we will never forget. Please know this is something safe for mom, baby, labor and delivery. Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to save a life at no cost to you.”