The American Liver Foundation is a national, voluntary nonprofit
organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of
hepatitis and other liver diseases through research, education
and advocacy. Although liver diseases are among the leading
seven 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 American Liver
Foundation was formed. Many serious liver diseases are
potentially preventable; education about them can give
individuals an opportunity to participate in their own
preventive health care. An increase in research can make it
possible to develop improved treatments and find cures. A major
effort is necessary to control the increase in liver diseases.
The Children's Liver Association for Support Services has a
mission to provide family support, emotional support and
educational materials for families with children afflicted with
liver disease and liver transplantation and they provide m