We support Canadians affected by liver disease, grow awareness of liver health & fund liver research.
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Prevention is the best defence against liver cancer. Worldwide, the most common risk factors for primary liver cancer are chronic hepatitis B and C infections.
Reduce your risk by getting vaccinated for hepatitis B and tested for hepatitis C if you’re at risk. https://bit.ly/3PVNcJW
It’s the final week to get your tickets for the Canadian Liver Foundation’s online 50/50 raffle… and the winner’s estimated take home prize has already surpassed $1550!
Tickets to the draw are on sale until Friday, November 3 at 9:00 a.m. at http://liver.ca/5050raffle.
Do you have a loved who is currently living with liver cancer? You’re not alone. Supporting and caring for a loved one with liver cancer can be rewarding, but also a difficult experience. If you’re looking for support, call our National Help Line at 1-800-563-5483.
By the end of 2023, approximately 3,500 Canadians will be diagnosed with liver cancer. Reducing alcohol consumption, to***co use, and leading a liver-friendly lifestyle through daily physical activity and nutrition can all help lower your risk of liver cancer. Visit our website to learn more about liver cancer, and the steps you can take to prevent it! https://bit.ly/3PVNcJW
Could you be our online 50/50 raffle winner? Keep a close eye on our social channels on Friday, November 3 to find out! If you haven’t purchased 50/50 tickets yet, do so now at liver.ca/5050raffle.
50% of all tickets sales go towards the Canadian Liver Foundation’s support services, including the National Help Line and Resource Hub, and work to accelerate research and clinical trials.
Did you know that during the early stages of liver cancer, there’s little to no signs or symptoms. Some common signs of advanced liver cancer include weight loss, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, jaundice, and fluid in the abdomen.
If you think you’re at risk, book an appointment with your healthcare provider. https://bit.ly/3PVNcJW
We’re only a week away from the LIVERight Gala hosted in Calgary, this Saturday, October 28! You still have time to purchase tickets for an evening of spectacular food, entertainment, and the chance to make an impact in raising funds for liver disease research, education, and support programs. You still have a few days to secure tickets: https://bit.ly/3PMQOzn
Coffee has been found to be beneficial to the liver regardless of how it’s prepared: drip, French press, filtered, instant, or espresso. Let us know in the comments how you enjoy it!
Learn more ➪ liver.ca/coffee
We’re a month away from the Vancouver LIVERight Gala on November 18! Grab your tickets today and together we can help raise funds for liver disease dedicated towards support and education programs, and life saving research.
This year’s Patient Honouree is Dale Mitchell, a member of Canada’s Soccer Hall of Fame, and our country’s all-time leading scorer who represented Canada at the World Cup and in the Olympics. Emceed by Kayi Cheung, and Global News Anchor, Aaron McArthur, you can win the Rose Raffle Grand Prize of a business class ticket to anywhere in Asia, sponsored by China Airlines. Grab your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3PMQOzn
The power of a simple sip! For decades, the effects of coffee consumption on the liver have been widely studied, and well, the secret’s out! Drinking just 1 cup of coffee a day can reduce your risk of liver disease by 15%. Get the facts here: liver.ca/coffee
Hey , if you purchase tickets to the Canadian Liver Foundation’s online 50/50 raffle, you have the chance to take home $680! Go to liver.ca/5050raffle to get your tickets and feel good knowing that 50% of all ticket sales will support the 1 in 4 Canadians living with liver disease.
Did you know that nutrition can be an important part of cancer treatment? Nutrition helps to keep our bodies fueled to fight against side effects, maintain weight through treatment, and supports the body in recovery time. Side effects of treatment can often include nausea, loss of appetite, and change in taste. When experiencing these symptoms, aim for small, calorie and protein dense meals and snacks throughout the day. Try to add calming ingredients for your stomach such as mint and ginger, if possible.
Follow the link to learn more about liver cancer at our Resource Hub -> https://bit.ly/3rNZLit
👀 Before you pour that next cup, take a moment to explore how coffee affects your liver health ➪ liver.ca/coffee
Please note that the Canadian Liver Foundation’s offices are closed on Monday, October 9.
If you are observing the holiday, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂
Did you know that October is ? All month long we’ll be sharing resources and information to help spread awareness of liver cancer in Canada and around the globe.
If you’re navigating a diagnosis, or looking for more information on liver cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment, click the link in our bio.
What’s in the beans? ☕ Black coffee contains compounds and antioxidants that help reduce liver damage. These compounds contain properties that are cancer fighting, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and benefit overall health. Since your liver processes everything you eat, drink, breathe in, and rub on your skin, small habits like this help to support your liver in its daily functions.
Follow this link to learn more about the connection between coffee and your liver health ➪ liver.ca/coffee
We’re one month out from the Calgary LIVERight Gala on October 28! Grab your tickets today and join us as we “Unmask Liver Disease”. Meet some of the people who inspire us to raise funds for liver disease research and education and to celebrate the strides being made in Alberta.
Emceed by Teri Fikowski of CTV News, with evening entertainment provided by the Matt Blais Band, we are so excited to have you join us in making a greater impact in the fight against liver disease. You’ll be able to visit our “Shop Local” market highlighting some of Calgary’s best local vendors and get the chance to enter the Air Canada Raffle of two Economy Class return tickets for travel to any Air Canada scheduled destination in North America including Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. Grab your tickets here! https://bit.ly/3PMQOzn
Have you heard the news?! Our Ontario Region has launched its first online 50/50 raffle! 🎉
How does it work?
🎟️ Buy Tickets: Tickets are 1 for $10, 4 for $20, 20 for $50, and 100 for $100.
📅 Mark Your Calendar: The winner will be drawn at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, November 3.
🙂 Feel Good: 50% of all ticket sales support the Canadian Liver Foundation.
You can buy tickets at liver.ca/5050raffle until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3.
* Ticket purchasers must be at least 18 years of age and be within the province of Ontario at the time of purchase.
Hey there, coffee lover – perk up! Did you know that your daily cup of coffee can impact your liver health?
Studies show that drinking 2 to 4 cups of black coffee can reduce your risk of preventable liver conditions including fatty liver disease, liver cancer, fibrosis, and cirrhosis.
Follow along over the next few weeks as we spill more on coffee and liver health! Can’t wait to learn more? Go here: liver.ca/coffee
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, we pause to reflect and honour those who survived the tragic experience of residentials schools, those who never returned home, and their families and communities.
The Canadian Liver Foundation is commemorating this important day by learning more about its history and encouraging our staff to partake in activities in their communities.
We encourage you to join us. For activities, resources, and more information: https://bit.ly/3LyNxAP
This Fall, attend the LIVERight Gala, a fundraiser in support of liver research and education, hosted on October 28 in Calgary, Alberta and on November 18 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
An unforgettable night with spectacular food and entertainment, the LIVERight Gala is dedicated to raising funds for lifesaving research and honouring those with lived experiences with liver disease. Follow the link to secure your tickets today! https://bit.ly/3PMQOzn
🤔 Can you point to where your liver is? Prove your Liver IQ with our quiz! liver.ca/factastic
🧠 Are you a Liver Genius? Take the FACTastic Liver Quiz to find out! liver.ca/factastic
⚠️ Attention! On Monday, September 25, the Canadian Liver Foundation is transitioning to a new phone system to better serve our community. We apologize for any temporary inconvenience that this may cause you. If you can’t reach us by phone, please send an email to [email protected].
🎯 Ready to put your liver smarts to the test? Dive into our FACTastic Liver Quiz challenge! liver.ca/factastic
✨ Unleash your liver knowledge – are you up for our FACTastic Liver Quiz? liver.ca/factastic
Liver disease may be silent, but you don’t need to be. Our team will be in Halifax from October 16 to 18, 2023, and will be meeting with local residents touched by liver disease, or who provide care and support for a person with the disease.
Interested? Email Laura at [email protected] to learn more, or to arrange a meet-up.
🌟 Meet Julia: A True Canadian Hero! 🌟
At just 25, Julia has already saved lives by becoming a living organ donor — not once, but TWICE. From donating part of her liver to a baby in need to becoming one of Canada’s few anonymous double donors, her story is nothing short of incredible. ❤️
In celebration of , read Julia’s inspiring journey and learn how YOU can make a difference just like she has. Let’s stand together for those in need of a second chance at life! 🍁 https://bit.ly/48dDMlj
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for overall health and in turn, liver health. That’s why it’s important to consume vitamin D-Fortified dairy products and plant-based foods.
Vitamin D-Fortified dairy products are also an important source of protein, calcium, and other micronutrients. Together, these nutrients are vital for the optimal growth and development of children and adolescents and for preserving healthy bones and muscles in aging adults.
Summer's not over yet - and neither is the need to beat the heat! New on the blog is our Coconut Berry Refresher Popsicle recipe that is as much fun to eat as it is easy to make.
Find the full recipe here: https://bit.ly/coconut-berry ☀️🍓🥥
Let us know if you make this recipe and tag us with a photo!
Do you live in ? The Canadian Liver Foundation is interested in hearing your story.
Wherever we go, our team tries to meet people touched by liver disease, to magnify their voices and build important connections. We are a community and our team knows firsthand the power of speaking up, sharing, and learning from lived experience.
Our team will be in Halifax October 16 to 18, 2023, and would love the opportunity to meet with residents living with liver disease, or who provide care and support for someone with liver disease.
Interested? Email Laura at [email protected] to learn more, or to arrange a meet-up.
Want to find out what kind of animal is hidden inside of you? Take our personality quiz and reveal your inner animal self with unique and strong traits needed in the liver health community. liver.ca/animal
Being a caregiver is important, loving work. And it’s hard too. As a caregiver of someone living with liver disease, you may share many of the same emotions your loved one is experiencing, such as fear, isolation, or even anger.
We created a resource page to help, and it includes information on:
👉 Everyday medical tasks
👉 Common questions and concerns
👉 Emotional, medical, financial, and general tips
👉 Support programs and services
Go to: liver.ca/patients-caregivers 🩺
There’s an animal spirit in all of us and how we use those innate characteristics in our daily lives reveals how we can make an impact in our community. Take part in our quiz and discover the animal in you! TAKE THE QUIZ! liver.ca/animal
Your personality traits are as important as ever for our community’s well-being. 🦁🌍✨ Take our heartwarming quiz to find out which animal reflects your incredible qualities and learn how you can contribute to liver health! liver.ca/animal
You still have time to register for our free webinar co-hosted with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Tune in on August 29 from 7PM to 8:30 PM EDT to learn more about living with liver conditions in Crohn’s and colitis. Our speakers, Dr. Giada Sebastiani and Dr. Tianyan Chen, will be answering questions, sharing latest research findings, and treatment options for those with lived experiences of liver conditions and Crohn’s and colitis. Sign up today to attend live!
Quick reminder to join us for our virtual webinar happening on August 29 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM EDT to find out what you should know about liver complications in Crohn’s and colitis, get your questions answered by experts in the field, and hear from someone with lived experience. 💻
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Register today: http://bitly.ws/K5uA.
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Did you know that our personality traits often mirror those of animals? Take our engaging personality quiz to uncover the animal that best represents your unique qualities and help us spread the word about liver health! 🦋🦁🦉liver.ca/animal
Every little bit makes a difference.
We count on the support from caring individuals who make a big difference in the lives of Canadians affected by liver disease. There are a lot of ways to volunteer, including:
● Becoming a member of the National Board of Directors
● Serving as an executive of Chapter Boards
● Helping to plan and execute special events
● Becoming involved with the Living with Liver Disease program
● Performing various office duties
● And so much more!
Apply at: https://bit.ly/3DRc4wO
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🎯 Ready to put your liver smarts to the test? Dive into our FACTastic Liver Quiz challenge! liver.ca/factastic
✨ Unleash your liver knowledge – are you up for our FACTastic Liver Quiz? liver.ca/factastic
There’s an animal spirit in all of us and how we use those innate characteristics in our daily lives reveals how we can make an impact in our community. Take part in our quiz and discover the animal in you! TAKE THE QUIZ! liver.ca/animal
🐾 Unmask Your Animal Instincts. Support Liver Health. 🌟liver.ca/animal
Today, the Canadian Liver Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a personality quiz that will help you answer the question, “What kind of animal are you?” This quiz was designed to help us start conversations with new people. It’s a fun and lighthearted tool that will help us introduce ourselves to new community members, and to show them that we all have qualities and personality traits that can be used to make our community stronger and healthier. If you could use a little smile today, we encourage you to take this quiz! liver.ca/animal
"Wellness is a process of finding balance through connections to knowledge, to community, and to our sacred ways.” Head on over to our Resource Hub to watch Wholistic Conversations on Liver Wellness: An Indigenous Perspective, featuring unique stories from various personal and professional experiences and seasons of life. 📺️ liver.ca/wholistic-conversations
The Canadian Liver Foundation is a national charity with services, events, and advocacy in every province and territory. Learn more and get involved with your local chapter at: www.liver.ca/how-you-help
Right now we're searching for people who have been touched by liver disease to share their incredible stories. The warriors, the survivors, the champions just like you. 💪🌟 Submit your story today! https://bit.ly/44YqZRD
Our CLF National Team had a great day celebrating the Stroll for Liver! - Follow along as we continue to celebrate Stroll all week long. There's still time to get your Stroll in if you didn't have a chance to today!🚶🚶♀️
Are you or a loved one living with alcohol-related liver disease? In this video, we’re sharing facts on prevention and treatment, included info on transplantation.
What are the symptoms and stages of alcohol-related liver disease? Learn more in this new video.
Speaking with Dr. Samuel Lee at the Canadian Liver Meeting. What a fantastic weekend!
LIVERight Health Forum 2022 (English Session): - Children and Liver Disease – What All Parents Should Know with Dr. Richard Schreiber - Patient Sharing with Natalie and Nickie Williams
As a caregiver for a mother who lived with cirrhosis for 20 years, Evelyne Chenard of Edmonton knows all about the hard days life with liver disease can bring. That’s why we asked her this: There are going to be good days and bad days as a caregiver; what kinds of things did you do to help with the hard days? Send us your own query for Just Ask. Submit your question by following this link www.liver.ca/justask
As a liver specialist based in B.C., Dr. Edward Tam knows the prejudice and misconceptions his patients with liver disease encounter. For Just Ask, we asked him more about it with this question: What kind of stigmas exist around liver disease and why are they wrong? Watch the video to hear his answer, then ask your question for Liver Health Month. Submit it today: www.liver.ca/justask
This question is on many of your minds for Liver Health Month: Is there a cure for hepatitis? We turned to Dr. Hemant Shah for the answer. The Toronto-based liver specialist with the University Health Network is an internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist with a clinical focus on viral liver disease. Just Ask us your question: www.liver.ca/justask
Evelyne Chenard’s mother lived with cirrhosis for more than 20 years, and Evelyne and her siblings were there for her every step of the way. For Liver Health Month, we asked Evelyne this question: Why is self-care important as a caregiver? Hear what she has to say in the post below. Now it’s your turn: Just Ask us anything about liver disease. Enter your question at www.liver.ca/justask
Sylvie Breton is a passionate supporter of clinical trials for good reason: she says her participation in clinical trials saved her life. The Quebec woman has overcome liver cancer and is now being treated for cancer in her lymph nodes, using her experience to advocate for patients and push for liver research funding. We brought her this question for Just Ask: What kind of advice do you have for others facing liver disease? What question have you always wondered about liver disease? Just Ask today: www.liver.ca/justask
Finding out you’re expecting is a beautiful life moment. But if you have hepatitis, there’s one question that may be front and centre: Are there risks or complications if I am pregnant and have hepatitis? We asked Dr. Carla Coffin to answer this one for Liver Health Month’s Just Ask initiative. A liver specialist based in Calgary, Dr. Coffin is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Calgary, with specialties that include hepatitis B and pregnancy, viral hepatitis and liver transplantation. Do you have a question about liver health? Just Ask today: www.liver.ca/justask
In our latest installment of Meet the Researcher, we connected with Ms. Amber Hager to hear how her current research project is improving outcomes and quality of life for children receiving liver transplants. Amber is a Registered Dietician and is currently in her second year of a Master’s Program in Human Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Alberta. Her areas of interest include pediatric liver and gastrointestinal disorders, with a main research focus on how muscle loss and alterations in body composition affects pre-and post-operative outcomes in children undergoing liver transplantation. Amber is also a Canadian Liver Foundation graduate studentship recipient from 2020, who received the Designated Hepatobiliary Research Grant in Alberta. Watch the video to learn more about Amber’s latest research project, an at-home physical exercise program for children after liver transplant.
One question many in our community asks is this: Can I call the helpline if I am a caregiver or family member of someone who has liver disease? Here’s what Nem Maksimovic, National Manager of Health Promotion and Education, has to say about the support the Canadian Liver Foundation offers family members and caregivers. Have another question about liver health, liver research or life with liver disease in Canada? Just Ask! Submit your question here: www.liver.ca/justask
Wayne Aelick has a deeply personal experience with how organ donors change lives. After ulcerative colitis and subsequent medical procedures severely damaged his liver, Wayne’s name was added to the transplant list. Five months later, he got a new liver. “I got my life back,” says Wayne. A devoted supporter of the liver community in Canada, we asked Wayne: If someone is out there considering whether to be an organ donor, what would you say to them? Listen to Wayne’s heartfelt plea to organ donors below, then submit your own Just Ask question at www.liver.ca/justask
Cancer diagnoses dropped significantly over the past few years. We've partnered with nearly 30 leading healthcare organizations to remind Canadians that cancer, including liver cancer, doesn't wait--and neither should you. Don't wait. Talk to your healthcare team. Get checked. #NewNormalSameCancer
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