Resource Type: Blog Post
A Framework for Meaningful Impact
As I reflect on another year in my role as President and CEO of the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF), I am proud to begin 2022 sharing our new three-year strategic plan with our community, A Framework for Meaningful Impact. It is our bold approach to becoming an even stronger liver […]
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week
Liz Venderbos was career-focussed, working an extremely busy job, travelling almost weekly from her home base of Winnipeg, MB. A driven professional, mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend, in May 2013, Liz added “caretaker” to her list of titles when her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer – news that […]
Diversity, Equity and the Healthcare System
Last spring, the Canadian Association for the Study of Liver (CASL) created its Diversity and Equity Committee and, after a call for applications, we had the honour of being appointed as the committee’s first Co-Chairs. Although CASL had planned the creation of the committee for some time, the announcement of […]
Walking for Change: The Ho’s Association
The Ho’s Benevolence Association of BC is a group of more than 20 families, who together, work to raise funds and awareness for various causes – with liver health at the centre of their focus.
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, seven grandchildren – Wayne was living a happy, productive life.
A Rare Diagnosis Brings Uncertainty for Nolan
Two-year-old Nolan is an active and happy little boy, always up for adventure. Watching Nolan play when he’s feeling well, you would never guess that he was born with a very serious and rare liver disease. Several times a year and without warning, Nolan will develop a fever and have […]
Recipe: Healthy Moon Chili
Is there ever a bad time for easy comfort food? Meet the hearty, hot and healthy Moon Chili. The recipe, from Pam Vivan’s cookbook Low Sodium Cooking from the Heart, is not only delicious, but low sodium and cirrhosis-friendly, too.
Interview with Janet-Lynn
Author, speaker and professional dreamer, Janet-Lynn Morrison is no stranger to the strength needed to overcome life’s challenges. Janet-Lynn’s family became members of the Canadian Liver Foundation community when her youngest daughter was suddenly diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) type 1, chronic liver inflammation.