We can’t do this alone—that’s why Give Hope with Get Redd needs your help. Your donation directly supports families facing the financial challenges of a bone marrow transplant, providing critical relief when they need it most.
Become a Hope Hero by making a monthly donation or a one-time gift, allowing these families to focus on what truly matters—healing and treatment. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings hope and relief to those in need. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Your consistent giving will help us:
• Provide financial assistance to families facing bone marrow transplants
• Support patients throughout their treatment journey
• Fund initiatives that promote bone marrow donation and awareness
Every gift counts, and your support will bring hope and healing to those who need it most. Thank you for being part of our community!
We understand firsthand the overwhelming financial burden that comes with a bone marrow transplant. Did you know that a single transplant can cost over $1 million, and patients are often unable to work due to their health conditions? That’s why we launched Give Hope with Get Redd—an ongoing effort to provide financial and emotional support, not just once, but continuously for families in need.
Meet Gema, our first warrior and family we are honored to help. Gema is a 32-year-old mom of 2 who has been courageously battling leukemia for the past four years and now facing costly CAR T-cell therapy and a bone marrow transplant. Become a Hope Hero with a monthly donation or one-time gift so these families can focus on healing and treatment. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
If you or a loved one is facing the financial challenges of a bone marrow transplant, we want to help. Apply to be the next family sponsored through Get Redd Foundation and receive the financial relief and support you need during this critical time.
Our sponsorship provides direct assistance to ease the burden of medical costs, travel expenses, and daily living needs so that families can focus on treatment and recovery. Every story matters, and every family deserves hope.
Ivette Esquerdo was just 16 years old when she selflessly donated her stem cells to her sister, Liudmila, giving her a second chance at life. She and her family felt profoundly blessed that she was a perfect match. Reflecting on her experience, Ivette describes the donor process as simple, painless, and, most importantly, life changing. For those with healthy cells, the downtime is minimal—almost nonexistent—but for patients in need, the impact is immeasurable, offering them hope and a renewed future.
Beyond her donation, Ivette remains deeply committed to the cause. She volunteers her time with Get Redd, actively raising awareness and educating others about the importance of stem cell donation. Through her advocacy, she hopes to inspire more people to register as donors and make a lasting difference in the lives of those battling rare diseases.
Liudmila Esquerdo is a woman of Christian faith who has made it her purpose to help others through their journey. She was once a vibrant, passionate dancer whose energy lit up every room she entered. But in 1995, everything changed when unexplained bruises and crushing fatigue became a daily struggle. At just 19 years old, Liudmila was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, a rare and life-threatening blood disorder. The diagnosis sent her into a battle for survival, and she urgently needed a bone marrow transplant. Finding a matching donor was no easy task, but in a miracle that would shape the future, Liudmila’s only sister, Ivette, was the perfect match, giving her a second chance at life.
Surviving the transplant was only the beginning. Liudmila transformed her experience into a mission: to raise awareness, provide support for families, advocate for life-saving donors, and fund critical research. Her journey from patient to powerful advocate led her to establish her life’s purpose, Get Redd Foundation, where her passion for helping others continues to ignite change. Liudmila’s belief is simple, yet profound: One match can save a life.
Severe aplastic anemia (SAA) is an extremely rare and life-threatening condition where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells. The body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the bone marrow, leading to dangerously low levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This causes extreme fatigue, a weakened immune system, and a heightened risk of bleeding and infections.
For many patients with SAA, the only chance for survival is a bone marrow transplant (BMT). This procedure involves replacing the damaged or nonfunctioning bone marrow with healthy marrow from a donor, often a sibling. But the path to a successful bone marrow transplant is grueling, and the treatment required is nothing short of intense.
Once the bone marrow transplant is complete, the recovery process can take months, as the new bone marrow begins to grow and produce blood cells. It’s a long, difficult journey, but for many, it’s the only chance for a life beyond the disease. This is when we celebrate the patient’s second birthday. For Liudmila, her rebirth took place on July 24th, 1995.
