Former Patient's Words Capture the Harsh Reality of Chemo Before Bone Marrow Transplant

NEW YORK - Aug. 15, 2025 - PRLog -- The Icla da Silva Foundation has released an emotional new video that conveys the physical and emotional toll of chemotherapy before a bone marrow transplant. Told entirely in the words of a former patient, the piece offers an unfiltered perspective from someone who has lived through the experience, while choosing to remain off camera and protect her voice.

The Foundation hopes the video will serve as a window into the realities faced by transplant patients — many of whom must overcome overwhelming obstacles before they can even begin treatment. For patients from underserved communities, those challenges often include the crushing costs of transportation, housing, meals, and other essential needs not covered by insurance.

Since 2022, the Icla da Silva Foundation has provided more than $1 million in assistance, helping over 1,900 patients move forward with a bone marrow transplant. By funding non-medical expenses during treatment, they ensure families do not have to choose between pursuing life-saving care and meeting the basic necessities of living.

The video is a poignant reminder of why this mission matters — and why continued community support is essential.

Youtube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/QFyaND7kOIA



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 1992, in memory of Icla da Silva, a 13-year-old girl who lost her life to leukemia, the Foundation supports patients scheduled to receive a transplant by removing barriers to care. With a focus on underserved communities, they provide financial, emotional, and logistical support from diagnosis to recovery.

Learn more at www.icla.org