Stroller Spotlight: One in a Million – Gonzalo & Manon Fiallos Gonzalo Fiallos lived a busy life, and admittedly, didn’t take the best care of himself. An extremely heavy drinker, in 2017, Gonzalo started feeling unwell and not his typical self. His health was in a steady decline: he started
Meet the Researcher We’re excited to share a new series of videos called the Meet the Researcher Series. Our community and supporters know that the donations to the CLF help fund important life-saving research into liver disease, helping to advance prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and even cures. With our Meet the
Stroller Spotlight: You can’t take it with you – Wayne Aelick Born and raised in Manitoulin Island, Wayne Aelick spent 45 years working for Manitoulin Transport. The love of his life, Anna, also works there. They live on the shores of Lake Huron, in a town called Kagawong. Five children,
Welcome to the new British Columbia Chapter Board President Dr. Charles Scudamore We are pleased to announce Dr. Charles Scudamore as the Canadian Liver Foundation’s new British Columbia Chapter Board President, filling the role formerly held by the late Dr. Francis Ho. Dr. Charles Scudamore is one of Canada’s most
Funding for liver research is crucial. Every development today will have a tremendous and exponential impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cures for liver disease in the future.
1 in 4 Canadians – men, women and children – may be affected by liver disease. As a healthcare professional, you want access to reliable information and resources to help you and your patients.
We partner with professional associations, academic and research institutions, hospitals, government agencies and others to assist in the provision of evidence-based information, practical tools and resources.
In light of continued COVID-19 safety measures, we’re continuing with a virtual edition of the STROLL in 2021.
While we can’t gather together, we’re once again inviting everybody to STROLL their own way. Register as an individual or as a team today, and then, on August 29th, join us from your neighbourhood, your backyard, your living room, or a local park.
There will be many more exciting details coming soon, but don’t let that stop you from signing up now!
We are here to help. Contact us today or reach out directly to one of our regional offices.
The liver is a resilient organ that’s easy to ignore – until something goes wrong. Because of its wide-ranging responsibilities, your healthy liver can come under attack by viruses, toxic substances, contaminants and diseases. However, even when under siege, the liver is very slow to complain.
People who have problems with their liver are frequently unaware because they may have few, if any, symptoms. Your liver is such a determined organ that it will continue working even when two-thirds of it has been damaged.
The liver is a resilient organ that’s easy to ignore – until something goes wrong. Because of its wide-ranging responsibilities, your healthy liver can come under attack by viruses, toxic substances, contaminants and diseases.
Statistics show that liver disease is on the rise. 1 in 4 Canadians may be affected by liver disease, including everyone from newborns to older adults.
The Canadian Liver Foundation relies on support from caring individuals, community-minded corporations, and foundations to continue funding life-saving liver research as well as patient support and education.
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