Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood borne infection in the United States and is the leading cause of liver failure, liver cancer and liver transplants.
Season’s Greetings! 2015 has been a great year for ADRLF as we continue to increase awareness about Hepatitis and liver cancer. We are grateful and humbled by your generous support of our cause. Our dear Al Rodriguez would be in awe of how ADRLF continues to honor his memory by helping those who can’t afford testing and treatment in the greater New York area. We have stuck close to our mission: Screen. Vaccinate. Don’t Hesitate!
Support liver health awareness with your donations to ADRLF. (Photo credit: Romel/Flickr Creative Commons)
ADRLF has had a big year in 2015. “Karaoke Nights 2 – A V-Day Edition Benefit,” in partnership with the William F. Ryan Center, allowed tons of ticket buyers (including some celebrities) to sing their hearts out as free testing for Hepatitis and HIV was offered throughout the night. Additionally, we’re proud to announce that, in honor of World Hepatitis Day, ADRLF had a successful social media outreach event, which increased awareness and reinforced community partnerships.
We gained new followers from the event, increasing the amount of people who are listening to, and hopefully absorbing, the information we provide. What is more important than where we have been is where we are going. We are planning other education and screening sessions. We are looking for organizations to partner with on endeavors. We want everyone to know the facts about Hepatitis and liver cancer. We cannot do it without your help.
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 240 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B. However, it can be prevented by a currently available vaccine, which is 95% effective in preventing infection.
We ask that you continue this important journey with us by gifting us with your tax-deductible donation! Your gifts help us in providing educational outreach, free screenings and vaccinations and more. One day soon, hopefully everyone will understand Hepatitis and its link to liver cancer. That day is unfortunately not here yet – and until it is, WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
We wish you and yours a happy and peaceful Holiday Season — and a wonderful New Year!
The ADRLF Board
Darcy Becker, Lisa Collins, Cara Joy David, Harriett D. Foy, Elana Hayden, Carson Kressley,
Dr. Carlos Ortiz, Crayton Robey & Daniella Stromberg
