On October 18, 2017, we held our annual Hope Gala to support patients in need of a bone marrow transplant at Guastavino’s in New York City. We invite you to read about our unforgettable evening in this wonderful write-up by InvitedNYC here. Would you please consider a small donation to assist in our efforts to save more lives? We will provide[…]

Aashim Joy is an Indian man living in New York City.  He is vibrant and full of life.  He enjoys culture, cooking, travel and good conversation.  He has also recently been diagnosed with Leukemia. In early July of 2017, exactly one year after marrying his beautiful bride Reema Singh, Aashim he was diagnosed with B-Cell[…]

On October 18th, Tancrede Bouveret will meet his life saving bone marrow donor for the first time, at the Icla da Silva Hope Gala in NYC.  Bone marrow patients are not able to meet their donors until at least one year after a successful transplant and the meetings usually bring tears of joy. About Tancrede[…]

Hope is everything. It is the light in the eyes of those treading dark places, as they embrace the unknown with peace and fierce determination. It is the fire in the hearts of those who are suffering, a burning zest for life propelling them on through the valleys. For twenty five wonderful years, the Icla[…]

The screen shows a sunny day in Austin, Texas, with its classic blue skies and a light breeze rustling through emerald leaves.  A bubbly, warm personality with a sassy grin is bouncing through a back garden, climbing trees, playing silly games and laughing at it all.  As she waltzes through life with a carefree smile[…]

Last month was National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.  In recognition, we remember the courageous Tate family from Maple grove Minnesota. The first two daughters of Yalonda and Gary Tate both had sickle cell anemia.  The life threatening disease meant bi-weekly trips to the hospital for blood transfusions and follow up visits for both girls.  People[…]

New York (October 4, 2017) – The Icla da Silva Foundation will hold its annual Hope Gala – a fundraising benefit to support patients in need of a bone marrow transplant – on October 18, at Guastavino’s in New York City.  This year’s Gala celebrates 25 years of the organization saving lives. At the celebration,[…]

On a cozy street in Queens, the sun is shining through the clouds. It’s a typical day in suburban New York City, as cars pass slowly down the road and neighbors walk their dogs down tight, hilly sidewalks. At the end of the street, at the corner of 145 Place, stands a signpost. Two city[…]

World Marrow Donor Day culminates in an annual celebration on September 16, 2017.  Since 2015, it has been celebrated in more than 50 countries and it continues to bring communities together.  People from all walks of life gather to share stories of brave victory, tragic defeat and ongoing courage in the face of adversity. Hard[…]

Asaya Bullock has past a major milestone.  He celebrated his 6th birthday, despite the fact that he was diagnosed with I-PEX Syndrome at 8 months old and his parents were told that he would not live past the age of 2. I-PEX (immune dysregulation, polyendocrinopathy, enteropathy, X-linked syndrome) is a rare genetic blood disorder that[…]