Patient Stories
During Donate Life Month, we honor the power of saying yes—and the lives saved because of it. Read Julia’s story and learn how one living donor gave her a second chance at life.
Derek isn’t just lacing up his sneakers for the 2025 Falmouth Road Race—he’s on a mission to raise awareness and funds for American Liver Foundation (ALF) through this very personal Liver Life Challenge—Choose Your Challenge campaign. Read Derek's inspiring story and how he continues to keep his mother's memory alive. Read his story now.
Charles “Buddy” Walker was in total disbelief after being diagnosed with liver cancer, but motivated by his wife and three children, he was determined to rally. After grueling treatments successfully eradicated the cancer from his liver, Buddy received the gift of life from his son, Kyle, who selflessly stepped up to be his living liver donor and save his father’s life. Read Buddy's story now.
Jenna never let liver disease keep her from showing up for her husband and three young boys, in fact, they gave her the motivation to fight even harder. Now, after nearly losing her life, Jenna is on a mission to create positive change for all those affected by liver disease. Read Jenna's story now.
Bill silently developed alcohol-associated liver disease over three decades of alcohol use disorder. After finding himself in need of a lifesaving liver transplant, he dedicated his second chance to raising awareness about the risks of alcohol, and to helping those in recovery heal and overcome negative stigma. Read Bill's story now.
Most know Bobby Rydell from hit songs like Volare. However, what most don’t know is that in 2012, Bobby underwent a double organ transplant, receiving 75% of a liver and one kidney.
I had Hepatitis C which had been dormant for years. Fortunately a liver biopsy showed that the liver had not yet been seriously affected.
Kaila became involved with the American Liver Foundation (ALF) in 2017 after her friend, Courtney, was diagnosed with liver cancer.