This month, we’ve invited four Canadians to the blog to tell their liver disease story and to share what monthly donors mean to them.
First up is Melanie Braga – take it away Melanie!
I’m Melanie, a wife, mom to an 8-year-old girl and 2-year-old French bulldog, and a blogger from Mississauga, Ontario. My family has faced the devastating impact of liver disease, and I’ve learned that hope, support, and urgent action can make all the difference.
Our journey began in 2002 when Mike, my husband, was diagnosed with Wilson Disease. Later, Mike and I were both diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a dangerous condition that often goes unnoticed until it causes significant liver damage.
Liver disease doesn’t discriminate. It affects countless families, leaving them feeling helpless and isolated. But with your heroic support, you can change that. By making a monthly donation to the Canadian Liver Foundation, you can ensure that all Canadians, including patients, have a place to turn for support when they need it, so that nobody has to navigate their diagnosis alone.
I am beyond grateful for you and your generosity. The CLF has been a crucial lifeline for families like ours, providing the resources and support necessary to navigate the sometimes terrifying complexities of liver health. Because of your support and the determination in our hearts, we fought back and reversed our NAFLD.
Your ongoing monthly donation can create a lasting impact:
Right now, you can make a difference. But time is running out.
Thank you for your compassion and generosity.
-Melanie
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