Padel Tournament in Brooklyn to Support Bone Marrow Transplant Patients

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - EntSun -- The Icla da Silva Foundation will host its 2nd annual "Play With Purpose" padel tournament on Saturday, June 6, at Padel Haus Williamsburg, bringing together players and supporters for an evening of competition benefiting patients in need of a bone marrow transplant.

The doubles tournament will feature 24 teams competing in a fast-paced round-robin format, with trophies awarded to the top three finishers. The event will take place from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and will include food and drinks for both players and spectators.

Proceeds from the tournament will support the Foundation's mission of helping patients overcome the financial barriers that often accompany transplant treatment. While a bone marrow transplant can save a life, many patients struggle with expenses related to transportation, temporary housing, lost income, and other non-medical costs not covered by their insurance.

"The transplant journey can place enormous emotional and financial strain on a family," said Airam da Silva, President of the Icla da Silva Foundation. "Events like this allow a community to come together in support of patients who are navigating one of the most difficult moments of their lives."

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Players can register for $125, which includes tournament entry, food, and drinks. Spectator tickets are available for $50 and also include food and drinks. Organizers encourage participants to register early, as space in the 24-team bracket is limited.

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Additional event information and registration are available at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/playwithpurpose/event/playwithpurpose/

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