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Ottawa LIVERight Gala 2019
A Fundraiser in Support of Liver Research and Education
In 1969 the Canadian Liver Foundation opened its doors as the world’s first organization committed to finding cures for all types of liver disease.
Come celebrate with us, join us on Friday November 1st, 2019 at Lago Bar & Grill and help us celebrate 50 years of bringing liver research to life for all Canadians.
The LIVERight Gala is a celebration of hope for Canadians affected by liver disease. The goal of the event is to raise much-needed funds for essential liver research and education. Medical researchers, community influencers and young professionals will come together to support our local community of people living with liver disease, while raising funds to support the health of all Canadians. The night will include live entertainment, a silent auction, amazing food and dancing!
Come bid on our many fabulous auction packages, laugh and be inspired by the ever-entertaining Mark Hatfield, meet the incredible healthcare professionals, donors and volunteers who have played a key role in liver health advancements in our community and be ready to dance the night away with music by DJ Law, Bryan Boswell!
Join us at Lago Bar & Grill, a trendy waterfront property offering a panoramic view of Dow’s Lake and Queen Juliana Park.
Location: 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa
Doors open: 7:00 pm Reception: 7:00-7:30 pm Program starts at 7:30 pm
Tickets: Early Bird (until Oct 1st) $55 per person. Includes hors d’oeuvres, food stations, grazing table, silent auction, entertainment, dancing and more.
Buy tickets now!
Every dollar advances liver research.
Liver disease is a silent killer. Most people don’t know they have it until the liver is severely damaged. Liver disease affects men, women & children of all ages. For 50 years, the Canadian Liver Foundation (CLF) has demonstrated its commitment to Canadians by investing donor’s funds into education programs and services and providing hope for those suffering with liver disease by funding much-needed liver research.
2019 LIVERight Gala Honouree
Meet Bryan
Bryan is a local Ottawa DJ and former member of the Canadian hip hop group Organized Rhyme. At 19 years old Bryan awoke one night, unable to breathe. After being examined at the hospital, they found his liver to be the size of a football. He was diagnosed with chronic autoimmune hepatitis, a disease of the liver that happens when the body’s immune system attacks its liver cells and causes the liver to be inflamed. His doctor at the time said that he would require a transplant when he turned 35 years old. Sure enough, at 35 his liver began to fail, and it was confirmed that he would need a transplant. He waited 4 years to find a match and receive a donated liver. Bryan feels very fortunate to be offered this second chance at life and is giving back. He has joined the Ottawa LIVERight Gala planning committee and is supporting others coping with liver disease by helping CLF raise funds for life-saving liver research.
Come meet Bryan at the Gala, get your tickets here.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Meghann by email or call (844) 316-6990.
2019 Regional Sponsors
In-Kind
2018 LIVERight Gala recap.
Thanks to the generous support from our volunteers, attendees, special guests, sponsors, and donors, we are thrilled to announce that the 2018 LIVERight Gala was a great success across the country. This national event raised over $1M in support of liver research and education!
Thank you Ottawa for a wonderful evening!
Hosted at the Ottawa Conference & Event Centre this fabulous fundraising event in Ottawa featured a reception, gourmet dinner, lively entertainment and both, a live and silent auction. Numerous businesses, artists, and individual donors contributed items with proceeds going to support children and youth affected by liver disease.
Our emcee and philanthro-tainer, Layne the Auctionista, kept the audience thoroughly engaged and helped us raise much-needed funds in support liver research and education. Jazz sensation, Tia Brazda provided a magnificent performance.
2018 Photo Gallery
To view and download photo booth pictures, please click here.
Meet our special guests from previous LIVERight Galas.
“I was born on September 24, 2008, healthy but with a common condition of jaundice. My jaundice never went away and at my eight-week doctor’s appointment, I was sent to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). After many tests, the doctors at CHEO said I had biliary atresia.
At 10 weeks old, I had my first of 12 surgeries called a Kasai procedure. The doctors hoped it would allow the bile to flow in my liver. I was in and out of CHEO and my body was getting more and more sick every day.
On February 17, 2009, I was sent to SickKids Hospital in Toronto needing a liver transplant to save my life. On March 9, 2009, I received a new liver from my Mommy. I am now nine years old and I get to enjoy my family, my best friends and my life. I want to raise money to help find a cure for biliary atresia so that other babies and kids don’t need to be sick in the hospital.”
Faith’s strength to share her story, and her readiness to raise funds in support of liver research continues to amaze family and friends alike. She and her family are extremely active participants in the CLF’s annual Stroll for Liver and LIVERight Gala events.
On November 8th, 2010 Lillian was born after a healthy planned C-section with no surprises but on December 6th at just six weeks old things rapidly changed and Lillian was diagnosed with biliary atresia.
On New Year’s Eve, doctors recommended the Kasaia procedure for Lillian, an operation to replace the damaged bile duct with a new drainage system made from a piece of the small intestine. It worked for awhile, but the 14 medications Lillian was taking daily were not helping and the doctors recommended a liver transplant from a living donor.
Lillian’s father’s was a match for her, but he had to embark on a 9 month routine to become healthier and lose weight to be able to donate part of his liver to his beloved daughter. During this 9-month period, Lillian was in horrible discomfort and as time went on, her spleen enlarged. Her health was up and down causing such distress for Lilian and her family.
Lillian was 14 months old when she received a portion of her Dad’s liver. Unfortunately In the past 3 years Lillian has had 5 liver biopsies because she continues to experience bile duct problems. She may require another transplant in the near future. Lillian’s parents Arlene and Tony trust that the research the CLF funds could soon find the answers to avoid another transplant for their daughter.
Adam was born in Ottawa, on August 21, 2008 weighing 8 lbs, 12 oz. He appeared to be a healthy baby except for his jaundice. After many tests and lots of waiting, Adam was diagnosed with biliary atresia.
At just 5 weeks of age, Adam had his first surgery (the Kasai procedure). The Kasai unfortunately was not successful and his liver continued to become more damaged. Adam’s parents continued to to follow doctors’ instructions giving him the many medications, vitamins and special formula he needed in order to help him grow.
Just 1 week before Adam turned 6 months old, he had his liver transplant his Dad, David donated a portion of his liver. The surgery went well but there were many ups and downs. The first year following his transplant was filled with IV medications every day at first and then once a week, many oral medications, frequent blood work and visits back to the hospital.
Today Adam is an active, social, very happy kid enjoying life to the fullest.
Mike lived his life as an open book never shying away from his own personal battles. In 2011, MacDonald was diagnosed with Hepatitis C which progressed to the point where his liver and his kidneys shut down. He was put on the waiting list for a liver transplant and on March 17, 2013 he underwent a successful seven-hour liver transplant operation.
Late Mike a Canadian Award-Winning comedian, understood the power of laughter. In addition to his successful and well-received live performances all over North America, Mike appeared on numerous TV shows on HBO, Showtime, The Comedy Network, and CBC’s Just For Laughs.
He was also starred in three well received and critically acclaimed specials for the CBC in Canada and for Showtime in the US which include, On Target, My House My Rules! and Happy As I Can Be.
Mike was an incredible supporter of the Canadian Liver Foundation helping raise awareness of liver health and liver disease and we are grateful for his support.