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• The American Liver Foundation’s (ALF) Liver Life Advocacy Summit was held in Washington, D.C. on April 21-22, 2026, bringing together patients, caregivers, and families from across the country to champion ALF’s 2026 입법 우선 순위.
• ALF advocates held more than 80 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to prioritize liver health. Advocates called on lawmakers to support ALF’s legislative priorities including, the Living Donor Protection Act, Safe Step Act, HELP Copays Act, Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, Ian Kalvinskas Pediatric Liver Cancer Early Detection and Screening Act, and the Expanding Support for Living Donors Act. Advocates also discussed with policymakers the critical need for funding increases at the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention liver disease programs. You can 조치를 취하 오늘날 간 질환 환자들을 위해.
• ALF hosted a Congressional dinner following ALF Advocate meetings on Capitol Hill. Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) and Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) who have both made significant contributions to liver health and advocated relentlessly to advance priorities that help those suffering from liver disease were both honored.
• Congressman Costa (D-CA) received ALF’s Congressional Champion Award Wednesday evening for his dedication to helping pediatric liver patients, recently he introduced the 이안 칼빈스카스 소아 간암 조기 발견 및 검진법. Congressman Costa’s commitment to promoting legislation and policies that positively affect individuals living with liver cancer is essential in the fight against liver disease. ALF was honored to be joined by Congressman Costa on Wednesday evening along with Adrian and Susan Kalvinskas who presented the award to Congressman Costa, the legislation is named in honor of their son Ian, who tragically died from pediatric liver cancer in June.
• Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) was also recognized with the ALF Congressional Champion Award for his long-standing commitment to liver patients. As a lead sponsor of the 생체 기증자 보호법, Congressman Bacon has been a tireless advocate for policies that reduce barriers for living organ donors and provide vital protections for transplant patients. His leadership has helped bring national attention to the needs of those navigating liver disease and transplantation. ALF was honored to be joined by Congressman Bacon for the awards ceremony and dinner
• Evelyn Rivera of New Mexico received the Liver Life Advocate Award for her long-standing advocacy and dedication to supporting liver patients. A two-time liver transplant recipient and cancer survivor, Evelyn has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about liver disease, advance legislation and research for liver patients, and support fellow patients as a peer mentor.
• Manny Martinez of California was presented with the Rising Advocate Award for his outstanding efforts as a new ALF Advocacy Ambassador. Manny hit the ground running with ALF, actively participating in multiple Congressional meetings, serving as a peer mentor, and sharing his journey with liver disease with passion and purpose. His eagerness to raise awareness and his commitment to liver patients is not only inspiring but offers hope to all liver patients.
• Ruthanne Leishman of Washington state was presented with the Transplant Innovator Award. Ruthanne has been a passionate advocate for living donor liver transplant both personally on behalf of her late sister and professionally. Ruthanne played a significant role in helping ALF create the Living Donor Network, which connects non-directed liver donors to transplant centers nationwide.