Like most Canadians, I had never given my liver a second thought – until a milestone birthday and my new role at Liver Canada made me pause.
At a routine appointment, I asked why my bloodwork didn’t include tests for liver function. The answer was unexpected: “I didn’t seem like someone who would need them.”
That moment revealed something bigger than just my own health – it showed me how easy it is for serious liver issues to go undetected until it’s too late. And it’s why I’m asking you to donate to Liver Canada this GivingTuesday. For a limited time, an anonymous donor will be matching all gifts up to $40,000, which means you will regenerate double the hope.
Here’s the truth: liver disease is often silent. It doesn’t scream until the liver is severely damaged. But with your help, we can regenerate:
- Awareness, so Canadians understand why liver health is so important.
- Action, through education on how to monitor and protect liver health.
- Change, by advocating for medical guidelines and standards that prioritize liver health.
It’s true that the liver has an incredible ability to regenerate – but only if damage is caught early. And with liver disease on the rise in Canada, prevention has never been more urgent.
With gratitude,
Jennifer Nebesky
President and CEO, Liver Canada
