About
The Liver Life Walk is a signature event of the American Liver Foundation (ALF). Providing an inspirational and festive environment, Liver Life Walk events give participants an opportunity to come together and raise awareness and funds in support of the liver community.
Funds raised through the Liver Life Walk benefit the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease through resources, education and support services and help advance our advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and liver disease research. Together, we are moving closer to a world without liver disease.
Incentives Deadlines
- Team Captains who register by July 30 will earn ALF-branded hat
- Individually raise $100 by August 28 to reserve a commemorative 2024 Liver Life Walk t-shirt in your size. Note: T-shirts will be available for pick-up the morning of the event at the check-in/registration table.
- Registered participants who raise $100 after the deadline will receive a t-shirt, however sizes are not guaranteed.
LIVEr Champion
Meet the 2024 Connecticut LIVEr Champion, Callum Rescsanski. At 30 days old, Cal was diagnosed with biliary atresia (BA) and being prepared for his first major surgery at just one month old and weighing only 6lbs. Several months later, Cal received a lifesaving liver transplant from a stranger who quickly became part of their family. Learn more about Cal’s story here.
Medical Co-Chair
As both a pediatric and adult nurse practitioner and now, clinical program director for abdominal transplant practicing in transplant and liver diseases for the last 26 years, Kara walks in honor of all her past and current patients and their families and caregivers. The gratitude and resilience of these patients drive and motivate her and the entire YNHH team to expand our access, scientific knowledge, and commitment to help more patients.
Medical Co-Chair
Meet 2024 Liver Life Walk Hartford Hospital team captain of the Leaping Livers, Dr. Einstein. As a transplant hepatologist for the past 11 years, he walks to honor and remember all of his patients and their families. Dr. Einstein believes in advocating for those without a voice.
Event Chair
Event Details
When: September 28, 2024
Where: Hubbard Park
999 W Main St
Meriden, CT 06451
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Time: 8 am – 11 am
Registration/Check-In: 8 am
Walk Program: 9 am
Registration Fee:
Registration will be free until August 13, 2024. On August 14, 2024 fee will be implemented for walkers 18+ and up.
Contact:
Alise Jackson
ajackson@liverfoundation.org
646-737-9419
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Liver Cup Challenge
Medical professional teams from across the country show their support for the liver community in pursuit of the Liver Cup.
Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to the success of our Liver Life Walks. If you cannot participate as a walker, please consider volunteering your time, instead.
Fundraising 101
Step up your fundraising game with our helpful toolkit which includes tips, tricks and resources to help you meet your fundraising goal with ease.
Meet the 2024 Liver Life Walk Connecticut Event Chair, Tina Gehris. Tina walks in honor of her mother Betty Colton and the entire liver community. Learn more about why the walk means so much to Tina.