Patient Story

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.