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I had no idea how to help him navigate this scary and unpredictable diagnosis
May 1, 2023

Stacey became involved with ALF after attending a caregivers’ program at the hospital where her partner, Zach was diagnosed with end stage liver disease.

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Undiagnosed Disease Day
April 28, 2023

“Twenty-five years ago, while I was pregnant with my daughter, I turned yellow. Doctors told me my jaundice would get better after I delivered my daughter. That did not happen.” Read Danae’s story about living with an undiagnosed liver disease.

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American Liver Foundation Applauds Reintroduction of the Living Donor Protection Act
April 27, 2023

On behalf of nearly 100 million Americans affected by liver disease, we applaud the reintroduction of the Living Donor Protection Act of 2023.

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American Liver Foundation Announces Strategic Partnership with American Society of Transplantation’s Living Donor Circle of Excellence
April 25, 2023

ALF will become the first liver organization to join AST’s Living Donor Circle of Excellence and become a strategic partner.

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Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 16, 2023

Meet Melissa Sanchez – a dedicated volunteer and passionate advocate for the American Liver Foundation (ALF). Melissa said, “I advocate in memory of my grandmother, Aira Sanchez, who bravely battled end stage liver disease from 2012-2014.

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Boston Marathon Runners Hit the Pavement to Fight Liver Disease
April 10, 2023

Read how this year’s marathon is extra special for two marathoners running for their dad who will receive a life-saving liver transplant!

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Celebrating the Gift of Life Through Living Donor Liver Transplantation
April 5, 2023

Meet David Rodriguez, living donor liver transplant recipient and ALF Advocacy Ambassador.

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April is Donate Life Month—Learn How to Become or Find a Living Donor
March 31, 2023

April is Donate Life Month and American Liver Foundation (ALF) is encouraging everyone to learn how to become or find a living organ donor.

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Liver Disease Almost Took My Life; An Organ Donation Saved It
March 31, 2023

Darryl found his niche in life but then liver disease took control and he needed a lifesaving transplant.

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Liver Patients, Families, and Medical Professionals Walk to End Liver Disease
March 29, 2023

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) has begun hosting its annual Liver Life Walks for 2023. There will be 17 in-person walks across the country and one virtual walkheld this year. 

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Written testimony from ALF’s CEO Lorraine Stiehl to House Committee on Appropriations
March 23, 2023

We need federal investments for the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver disease to improve the lives of the millions of people affected by it. Read written testimony from American Liver Foundation’s CEO, Lorraine Stiehl, asking Congress to appropriate funding for liver disease research and public health programs within HHS.

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American Liver Foundation Elects New Chair of the Board
March 20, 2023

Emmanuel Thomas, MD, PhD of University of Miami School of Medicine to lead national board of directors.

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