Great interview provided by Texas Alliance for Life. Little Joseph had three blood transfusions by the age of three, and his condition was chronically poor. Though his parents were aware of a cord blood therapy, they were having a difficult time finding a match for their son. Then they discovered they were expecting another child. Baby brother Isaac’s cord blood cells provided the match needed for Joseph’s therapies. Watch the story:
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