Elaine Freitas is a photographer who loves to photograph love.  Her subjects say that she is patient and calm.  Some refer to Elaine as a magician, finding smiles where they didn’t exist before. Elaine and her husband are both Brazilian.  They had learned about a bone marrow registration in their hometown of Framingham, Massachusetts and[…]

Every now and again, there is a fairytale ending to a long and arduous tale of woe.  This is one of those stories worth telling, if only for the sheer inspiration of its character line-up.  The superhero is Aksel Johnsson, the Great Conqueror. It all started with an impossible task that the mighty superhero was[…]

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of The Icla da Silva Foundation, which has worked tirelessly to save the lives of patients with blood cancers.

Cowabunga, dude! Early morning traffic on the speedway is already in full swing and the Miami summer sunshine radiates on the tarmac, bouncing onto the palm trees that line the streets.  Nearby mangrove forests are teeming with life as the birds greet another spectacular sunrise on the East Coast.  Beautiful golden rays illuminate today’s gift:[…]

Your gift helps us find a matching marrow donor for every patient that needs one. Thanks your help – we couldn’t do it without you!

On May 20, 2017 the Icla da Silva foundation hosted a Mix & Match event at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel, in New York City.

The inspirational Victor Garcia, and his adorable little sister, Nayyelyn, are two faces you are not likely to forget.  Theirs is a beautiful example that where there is love, anything is possible.  The dynamic duo has given us something to celebrate here at The Icla da Silva Foundation and we know you will love them[…]

What a fantastic week at the Icla da Silva Foundation.  We were privileged to share yet another tale of hope and pure humanity.  This is the story of the first honorees for the 2017 New York Yankees Hope Week Celebration (#HopeWeek) – the inspirational story of Victor Garcia and his adorable little sister, Nayyelyn.  Victor’s[…]

Inspirational, radiant, spunky, beautiful, loving and full of life. These are a few qualities which sprung to mind when I first had the privilege of seeing Briana. The 12-year-old’s adorable smile lights up the entire room, as her bubbly laugh frames any difficult conversations.  She is a beloved part of their local church and adores[…]

In 2009, Bruno was living the normal life of a 9-year-old in Texas. One day his mother noticed that his gums had become swollen, and Bruno told her that he had some trouble breathing. After being evaluated at dentist’s office, the dentist sent him directly to the emergency room where he was then diagnosed with[…]