Patient Story

When Jontanna was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis at age 17, she thought her life was over; but just as things began to take a turn for the worse, she received a second chance at life and a new perspective. March is Autoimmune Awareness Month, donate now and help more people like Jontanna today.

When Sally Lashway married her college sweetheart, Tod, in 1980, she had no idea he would save her life nearly 30 years later. Read Sally and Tod's story about the power of true love and the miracle of living donor liver transplant.

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!

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.

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.

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.