In our last post, we introduced the Newborn Possibilities Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative launched in-part by CBR to ensure that children born at-risk for neurological damage and disability – conditions like cerebral palsy – are given every opportunity to participate in new medical research using their own newborn stem cells.  CBR collects the cord blood of the infants in this program at no charge.
 
Today we are pleased to introduce the Newborn Possibilities Fund which is being established to provide financial assistance to families who may have difficulty participating in this new medical research due to significant expenses, like travel costs or lost days at work.  One of the first trials being supported by the fund is the first FDA-approved clinical trial studying the use of cord blood stem cells to treat cerebral palsy. 

On February 26-27, a team of 12 employees at CBR will be running a 200-mile race from Prescott to Mesa, Arizona (called the Ragnar Relay Del Sol) to raise money for the Newborn Possibilities Fund. 

You can help with your generous support.  We’ve set up a website to accept pledges and will collect funds after the race is complete. We invite you to support this worthy cause — and ask your friends and family to participate as well.  And, CBR will match the total amount raised by the Ragnar running team dollar for dollar!

Whether you pledge $20 (a dime a mile) or $200 (a dollar a mile), every pledge will go to helping to better understand the role cord blood stem cells may play in helping children with cerebral palsy. 

Go to NewbornPossibilites.com to learn more.