The Icla da Silva Foundation

The Icla da Silva Foundation is dedicated to making transplant possible for patients from every racial and ethnic community. Our goal is to provide hope and deliver a cure to all patients in need.

Through successful partnerships with organizations, more volunteer donors step forward, more funding becomes available to support critical outreach and more advances are made in the science of transplant.

1. Host a donor drive - Host a marrow registration donor drive at your corporation and offer the employees the opportunity to register as a potential donor and possibly save a life.
2. Provide financial support - Many creative ways exist for your corporation or organization to provide financial support.

• Sponsor Newsletter - The Icla da Silva Foundation sends 4 newsletters to ove 3,000 members, every year.
• Sponsor our Website - The Icla da Silva Foundation has a well established website which receives approximately 10,000 unique visitors every month.
• Sponsor our Fund-Raising Events - Every year The Icla da Silva foundation gathers new friends and donors couple high class fund raising events.
• Contribute funds to cover the $100 costs of adding each donor to the Registry and to help us assist the patients by providing financial grants for the high costs of out of pocket expenses related to the treatment.
• Support patient education or other special projects that help remove barriers to transplant

To explore the best ways for your organization to make a difference, contact us by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at Toll Free: 1-888-637-2870.


We can help both individuals and organizations willing to host a drive with:

Event planning and coordination: Whether you want to conduct a single donor drive or a national campaign, our experienced recruiters can help you develop, organize and carry out a successful event.

Media support: Your story is your most powerful tool. Sharing your story effectively with a large number of people is one of the best ways to get people involved. We can help you prepare to speak to the media and work with them effectively.

Fund raising and account management: We can help you conduct a successful fund-raising campaign to support your recruitment efforts, as well as set up accounts to direct, manage and report on the funds you raise.

To get started:

To start planning your event or campaign, contact us by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at toll free at 1-888-638-2870.