American Liver Foundation

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. The ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases, including hepatitis.

Although liver disease is among the ten major causes of death in the United States, there was no national voluntary health agency devoted exclusively to combating liver diseases until 1976, when the ALF was formed by a consortium of doctors from the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD).

Since 1979, the Research Awards Program has provided more than $21 million for research. More than 650 qualified scientists and physicians have pursued careers in liver disease research and treatment as a result of receiving the ALF and AASLD grants early in their careers.

In addition to research funding the ALF promotes education and detection efforts through:

  • National education initiatives

  • Education programs for the public, liver patients and health care professionals

  • Newsletters and electronic updates

  • National, State and local public health conference presentations

  • Toll-free HelpLine 1-800-GO-LIVER

  • Support Groups

  • Screening and testing programs

  • Bilingual education materials

  • Community events

  • Radio and television spots

The ALF has also taken a leading role in advocating on behalf of the millions of Americans living with liver disease at the local, State and Federal levels. Activities in this area include testifying at legislative hearings and helping legislators in developing legislation to improve liver health.

No other voluntary organization in the nation provides a voice for the 30 million Americans with liver disease. The ALF makes a measurable difference in the fight against liver disease by providing financial support for medical research, education for patients and health care professionals, and advocacy and information for patients and their families, and by creating public awareness initiatives about liver wellness and disease prevention.

No matter how you become involved your support of the ALF will make an impact on the 30 million people living with liver disease. Make the commitment to help in your own way today!

To learn more about

The American Liver Foundation,

Hepatitis and the over 100 other liver diseases,

Visit us at:

www.liverfoundation.org

or

Call our

National Helpline

1-(800)-GO-LIVER.

(465-4837)