The COVID-19 crisis forced the postponement/cancellation of hundreds of potential marrow donor recruitment events across the country in 2020. That is bad news for men, women and children who are currently fighting blood illnesses, such as leukemia, lymphoma or sickle cell disease, who haven't found their match for a lifesaving transplant.
But we can help give patients and their families hope by advocating for them and encouraging people to sign up for the National Marrow Donor Program. You would be using your smart phone or tablet to reach out to people and walk them through the process of signing up as potential donors. You would also be networking with other local organizations and helping to organize live marrow donor recruitment drives. We need people who are organized and passionate about making a difference. Someone you encourage to sign up for the National Marrow Donor Program could go on to save a life!
The need is especially critical for people of color to volunteer. We need a lot of help. High school students, college students or seniors would be great fits.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Icla da Silva Foundation
Location:
311 W43rd Street 12th Floor, New York, NY 10036, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Icla da Silva Foundation is to save lives by recruiting bone marrow donors and by providing support services to children and adults with leukemia and other diseases treatable by marrow transplants.
Description
The Icla da Silva Foundation was established in June of 1992, as a nonprofit organization under section 501(c) 3 of the IRS Code.
The organization honors the life of a thirteen-year-old Brazilian girl who passed away after bravely fighting leukemia and despite all her family, friends and neighbors efforts in finding her a matching donor.
Icla's last wishes, enthusiasm and everlasting hope deeply inspire the Icla da Silva Foundation's programs and activities. In the last 20 years the Foundation has grown to become one of the largest recruitment organization for the National Marrow Donor Program
Community
Health & Medicine
Race & Ethnicity
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
One Pace PlazaNew York, NY10038
(40.70715,-74.00211)
DATE POSTED
February 1, 2021
SKILLS
Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
Public Relations
Healthcare
Social Media / Blogging
Community Outreach
STEM
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 14
Orientation or Training
You can make a difference by committing to volunteering at least one hour per week, either from home or on site at a marrow drive.
We need community organizers and people interested in social media, storytelling, public speaking, and marketing.
