What do a Police Officer, a Retiree, and an 8-Year-Old Girl have in Common?

NEW YORK - July 14, 2025 - PRLog -- Pedro is a police officer and the father of three. Pamela is a retiree living alone on a fixed income. Harper is a spirited 8-year-old who loves the monkey bars. They all come from different walks of life, but all three faced the same daunting challenge: a life-threatening blood disorder that required a bone marrow transplant.

For Pedro, it was an unexpected diagnosis of T-cell lymphoma, delivered on his birthday. As the sole provider for his family, he was overwhelmed by the cost of treatment and travel. Pamela, after being diagnosed with leukemia, had no idea how she'd manage her bills while fighting for her life. And Harper's diagnosis of aplastic anemia meant months in the hospital, multiple transfusions, and a parent constantly by her side. The family's income was cut in half.

The cost of cancer is more than just medical. Meals, gas, lodging, and basic household needs often go uncovered by insurance. For a family with limited resources, these expenses can mean the difference between receiving care or delaying it. Some patients are forced to make impossible choices.

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The Icla da Silva Foundation stepped in at pivotal moments, providing emergency financial support that allowed each of these patients to receive transpant and focus on survival. Whether it was groceries, fuel, or temporary housing near the hospital, the assistance made a lasting difference.

Thanks to donor support, Pedro is recovering and hopes to return to serving his community. Pamela no longer has to choose between food and treatment. And Harper, brave and full of life, is looking forward to getting back on the monkey bars.

The Icla da Silva Foundation provides hope and support to patients facing the complex, costly path to a bone marrow transplant. Every dollar donated helps ease a family's burden and brings a patient closer to their cure.

To help a patient in need, donate today at https://bit.ly/4lvXRcm

About the Icla da Silva Foundation

The Icla da Silva Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping patients in need receive bone marrow transplants. Founded in memory of Icla da Silva, a 13-year-old girl who lost her life to leukemia, the Foundation has supported over 1,900 patients since 2022. Focused on underserved communities, they remove barriers to care by providing financial, emotional, and logistical support from diagnosis to recovery.

Learn more at www.icla.org.