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ALF recognized individuals who made an outstanding contribution to the liver community, fields of biotechnology, medical innovation, and philanthropy at the New England Legacy Gala.

Ellen’s pregnancy was normal and both babies thrived until shortly after birth when their daughter, Sadie, presented with newborn jaundice.

Viral hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

For families struggling with pediatric liver disease, few resources and support options exist, until now.

Dr. Na Li was born in China and her passion for practicing medicine and taking care of patients inspired her to pursue an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in gastroenterology.

ALF and Hepatitis B Foundation joined forces with key stakeholders concerned with identifying and addressing the unmet needs of people living with hepatitis D virus (HDV).

In February 2012, Don heard those three words everyone dreads, “You have cancer.” Don was diagnosed with liver cancer and given one option for survival – a liver transplant.

AVID ADVOCATE AND VIVACIOUS VOLUNTEER Jess became involved with the American Liver Foundation (ALF) after being diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) in […]

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.

As the Boston Athletic Association’s first official charity team, ALF has a long history in Boston. Since 1988, ALF's Marathon Team has made a dramatic impact on the American Liver Foundation’s mission.

In January 2017, Anne was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease. Over the next two months, she experienced several hospitalizations, multiple side effects and of course, tremendous worry.