During July, enter the Summertime Swab Challenge. Guess how many swabs we fit into a 2.5 gallon jar and win (1) of (2) prizes. Tickets to the 2018 Annual Hope Gala ($900 value), or a $500 Gift Certificate to Brazilian Steakhouse Fogo de Chao. Enter as often as you like. The closest guess wins.

Veronica Depauli needs a bone marrow transplant. Her doctors say it offers the best chance for longer-term survival. There is currently no match for Veronica on the Be The Match registry.
Could it be you? Join the registry. Read her story.

Little Ricky Roman fought and survived. He and his family continue the fight through their annual fundraiser softball tournament, supporting both current and future patients.

We recently asked some of our volunteers about why they work with the Icla da Silva Foundation. We hope that you enjoy some of their stories below.

Aashim Joy is on a mission…to educate as many people as possible about the importance of registering to become a bone marrow donor, and staying committed if you are identified as a match for someone.

People are surprisingly positive and giving, kind and generous…I witnessed it first hand last weekend.

Asaya loves karate, the color blue, and his little sister Anaya.  They are best friends and they get along like two peas in a pod. He is a fun-loving little boy who is surrounded by loving parents and the support of family and friends, but he needs your help. We have been working with Asaya[…]

What if you were the only one who could save a life? Would you do it? Would you take the necessary steps and give life to another? See why it’s important and how easy it is…

East River Medical Imaging has been a strong supporter of the Icla da Silva Foundation for 12 years.  They support our major events like the annual Hope Gala and the NYC MatchMaker 5K through generous financial contributions.

Love Your Melon Campus Crew is one of our bone marrow drive partners. Together, we set up bone marrow drives at multiple campus’ to recruit and add potential donors to the Be the Match Registry.