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“This is my personal journey of surviving a life threatening illness. Millions of children around the world suffer from leukemia. I am not alone in this fight.” Lara Berkmen, is a 13 year old girl who lives in Fairfield, CT and was diagnosed with an aggressive form of AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia), in September, 2012. After 4 rounds of chemother [ … ]Leukemia Patient Finally Meets Bone Marrow Donor as the Icla da Silva Foundation Marks 20 Years
23 Sep 2012
NEW YORK (September 17, 2012) – Celebrating 20 years of conducting campaigns to recruit bone marrow registrants, as well as the emotional meeting of a leukemia patient and her bone marrow donor, The Icla da Silva Foundation will honor Christine Quinn, Speaker of the New York City Council, at a fundraising gala on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Gotha [ … ]
Emotional Meeting Between Former Patient and Marrow Donor at First Benefit Dinner in Miami
23 Sep 2012
eduardoMore than 150 supporters, community leaders, physicians, social workers, volunteers, marrow donors and patients witnessed the emotional meeting between an eight-year old former patient and her bone marrow donor.Caroline Renee Dill (pictured on the left) was diagnosed with Kostmann's Syndrome at three months of age. She had no immune system [ … ]
You are invited to our last week of summer Rooftop Party! We couldn't think of a better way to kick off our 20th Anniversary Celebration. Come, invite some friends and hurry because space is limited!
The night will celebrate another incredible year of saving lives! This event will be not only a great way to end your summer but will also be a [ … ]
On June 30th, 2012 from 10am to 3pm Roosevelt Island residents will host a bone marrow drive for The Icla da Silva Foundation in order to raise awareness about bone marrow Donation and engage the community in adding more members to the Be The Match Registry.
The bone marrow drive will happen at the Roosevelt Island Starbucks located at 455 Main St [ … ]
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