In 1969, the Canadian Liver Foundation was born out of the passion and concern of a committed group of business leaders and doctors who believed that liver disease needed a champion. With the help of volunteers, patients and families, researchers, doctors, donors, and corporate supporters who share our vision of a world without liver disease, we are bringing liver research to life.
Liver diseases affect children, women and men with equal and sometimes fatal consequences. 1 in 4 Canadians may be affected by liver disease, and many do not even know it. Liver disease can take over 100 different forms and can be caused by a variety of factors including genetics, obesity, viruses, toxins, drugs, alcohol and problems with the immune system. Tragically, by the time liver disease is detected, it is often too late as severe liver damage has already occurred.
This is why we are bringing liver research to life.
Walt lives with a life threatening liver disease called biliary atresia. Biliary atresia is very rare in Canada and its causation is unknown. Please join us in our pursuit to raise funds for more biliary atresia research and hopefully one day - a cure!
We would also love if you would walk with us on Sunday, June 11th at 10am in Confederation Park!