Family stem cell bank Cryo-Save observed the 2nd Cord Blood Stem Cell Awareness Month, which was inaugurated by actor Mandira Bedi, the brand ambassador of Cryo-Save, who was present at the occasion with husband-filmmaker Raj Kaushal and their two-month-old son. Vir.

Vir's stem cells are being preserved by Cryo-Save.

On the occasion, Bedi also launched the Angel Parenting program which allows friends and families of expectant parents to become an Angel Parent by collectively investing in stem cell banking and thus gift the miracle of a secure health to a new born.

Cryo-Save uses The Cord Blood Stem Cell Awareness Month as an occasion to communicate with individuals from the society and members of the medical fraternity about the benefits of stem cell banking and the advancements in stem cell research that is constantly creating new possibilities of cure.

On this occasion, the company also takes this opportunity to speak to researchers, doctors, patients and especially the general public on speculations and myths that surround the concept of stem cell banking and thus encourage more people to store cord blood stem cells.

Bedi said, "As parents, we strive to do all we can to secure our child's future. So when I heard about stem cell banking, I wanted to know all that I could possibly find out to see if it would really make a difference to my child's life.

The umbilical cord of a baby is found to be an excellent source of stem cells. Stem cells have been used in transplant medicine to treat many life-threatening diseases, such as leukemia and other cancers.

"Cord blood, which is a rich source of stem cells, is being researched for use in regenerative medicine where stem cells can help induce healing or regenerate cells to repair damaged tissues. By saving the cord blood of our children, we provide them access to his or her own genetically unique stem cells which he or she may use to find cure from a number of diseases in the future."