Be a Liver of Life!

Current Initiatives and Updates

American Liver Foundation provides current news and information on a variety of liver related topics helping patients, friends and families affected by liver disease.

October is National Liver Awareness Month, Do You Know Your Liver Health?

Take a liver health quiz, try a new 30-day liver healthy meal plan, and participate in free educational and community events all month long!
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American Liver Foundation Launches Bili the Brave™ Toolkit for Children with Biliary Atresia

Facing liver disease as a child can be a lonely process for both kids and parents alike, but not anymore. American Liver Foundation (ALF) is proud to announce the launch of Bili the Brave™ for children and families affected by biliary atresia (BA).
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Marathoners Return to Grant Park to Fight Liver Disease

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is proud to once again be a member of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Charity Program for the 2024 race, which takes place on Sunday, October 13, 2024, starting in iconic Grant Park.
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Find a Clinical Trial

Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people. Speak with your doctor about the ongoing progress and results of these trials to get the most up-to-date information on new treatments. Participating in a clinical trial is a great way to contribute to curing, preventing, and treating liver disease and its complications. Start your search here to find clinical trials that need people like you.

Interested in learning more about clinical trials?

Clinical trials are research studies aimed at evaluating medical, surgical, or behavioral interventions. They are a primary way for researchers to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of investigational treatments. Check out our featured clinical trials for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) by clicking below.

Upcoming Programs & Events

American Liver Foundation offers a wide variety of free patient programs online and in-person in addition to events to raise awareness and funds to support our mission.

Signature Programs

Think Liver Think Life

Think Liver Think Life™ is a national public health campaign which aims to ensure every American understands their risk for liver disease, receives the appropriate screening and care coordination and feels well-informed and supported throughout their liver journey.
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American Liver Foundation Patient Registry

American Liver Foundation (ALF) announced the first-ever patient registry for all types of liver disease. The American Liver Foundation Patient Registry will help provide researchers with a better understanding of liver diseases, the impact of current treatments, and how liver disease affects patients.
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Irwin M. Arias Symposium

This one-day virtual program brings together hundreds of leading biomedical scientists and physicians from across the globe and is designed to bridge the remarkable advances in basic biology and engineering with the understanding of liver diseases and their treatment.
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Signature Events

Liver Life Walk

Liver Life Walk is a signature event of the American Liver Foundation (ALF). It allows people affected by liver disease to come together to raise awareness and funds. It also gives them the opportunity to support each other in a festive and inspiring environment.
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Liver Life Challenge

The Liver Life Challenge is the American Liver Foundation’s official endurance program, where dedicated athletes across the country use their passion and commitment to go the extra mile for the liver community.
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National Legacy Gala

The National Legacy Gala recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the liver community, fields of biotechnology, medical innovation, and philanthropy.
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Our Impact

We are focused on improving patient lives, increasing public awareness of liver disease, advancing liver transplantation and funding cutting-edge liver disease research – we’re working every day to help save lives.
As the largest organization focused on all liver diseases, ALF provides trusted support, resources and education while advocating for public policy change and increased government funding for liver disease research on Capitol Hill. ALF serves as a beacon for the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease.
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4.4
Million
Patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, family and friends benefit from the education, resources and support services ALF provides.
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$28
Million
Awarded to early career research scientists working in basic and translational liver disease research since 1979.
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48
Years
Years of excellence as the leading nonprofit in the liver community.
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Meet People Affected by Liver Disease

Prevention & Early Detection Saves Lives

Lydia had no idea she was born with a chronic autoimmune liver disease until one day she found herself desperately fighting for her life. She is now on a mission to help spread awareness about the importance of liver health an early detection, and to encourage lawmakers to increase federal funding for the study of liver disease research. Read Lydia's story now!

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Raising Awareness about a Cultural Epidemic

After being diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Manny learned all he could about the disease, including how the prevalence of NAFLD is higher in U.S. Hispanic populations. As a second generation Mexican American, Manny is on a mission to raise awareness in the Hispanic community and encourage people to get screened before it is too late. Read Manny’s story now.

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The Shocking Diagnosis that Fueled a Lifelong Mission

After experiencing the gaps in health equity firsthand, Evelyn, a two-time liver transplant recipient and proud multi-generational New Mexican, advocates to raise awareness of liver disease and increase access to liver healthcare and transplant in minority and rural populations.

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Celebrating Chronic Disease Month

Jessie had no idea she was born with a rare, chronic liver disease until she found herself in a desperate fight for her life and needed a transplant to survive. Learn more about Jessie's story and the importance of raising awareness about liver health and organ donation.

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Raising Awareness in Memory of Dad

After losing their father to liver cancer just three months after being diagnosed, Kate, John and Patrick Bayeux decided to channel their grief into raising awareness about liver disease and eliminating negative stigmas. To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of their father’s passing, the three siblings ran the 2024 New York City Half Marathon together and raised more than $10,000 for ALF this year!

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A Legendary Mission to Raise Public Awareness 

After his father passed away from liver cancer in 1999, Jim made it his mission to raise public awareness of liver disease and raise funds for liver disease research by running marathons in his memory. This year, as Jim approaches his 300th marathon, he has challenged himself to raise $100,000 for ALF. Read about Jim's legendary mission and how he hopes to change the face of liver disease one step at a time.

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