About the Coalition
Vital Options International
Vital Options International is a not-for-profit cancer communications organization with a mission to facilitate a global cancer dialogue. Founded in 1983, Vital Options was the first organization for young adults with cancer, before expanding to include people of all ages and cancer types with its innovative programs such as The Group Room®, a weekly cancer talk radio show.
Using creative multimedia technology, Vital Options enables patients and their loved ones to interact and speak directly with noted oncology medical professionals and researchers in the US and Europe, while supporting the efforts of the advocacy community. Vital Options is headquartered in Southern California, with a European division based in France at the American Hospital of Paris.
For more information or to listen to archived shows, go to www.vitaloptions.org or call 1-800 GRP-ROOM (1-800-477-7666).
American Liver Foundation
The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. The mission of American Liver Foundation (ALF) is to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease.
Although liver disease is among the ten major causes of death in the United States, there was no national voluntary health agency devoted exclusively to combating liver diseases until 1976, when the ALF was formed by a consortium of doctors from the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD).
Since 1979, the Research Awards Program has provided more than $21 million for research. More than 650 qualified scientists and physicians have pursued careers in liver disease research and treatment as a result of receiving ALF and AASLD grants early in their careers.
In addition to research funding, ALF promotes education and detection efforts through:
- National education initiatives
- Education programs for the public, liver patients and health care professionals
- Newsletters and electronic updates
- National, State and local public health conference presentations
- Toll-free HelpLine 1-800-GO-LIVER
- Support groups
- Screening and testing programs
- Bilingual education materials
- Community events
- Radio and television spots
The ALF has also taken a leading role in advocating on behalf of the millions of Americans living with liver disease at the local, State and Federal levels. Activities in this area include testifying at legislative hearings and helping legislators in developing legislation to improve liver health.
No other voluntary organization in the nation provides a voice for the 30 million Americans with liver disease. The ALF makes a measurable difference in the fight against liver disease by providing financial support for medical research, education for patients and health care professionals, and advocacy and information for patients and their families, and by creating public awareness initiatives about liver wellness and disease prevention.
No matter how you become involved your support of the ALF will make an impact on the 30 million people living with liver disease. Make the commitment to help in your own way today!
The American Liver Foundation,
Hepatitis and the over 100 other liver diseases,
Visit us at:
www.liverfoundation.org
or
Call our National Helpline
1-(800)-GO-LIVER.
(465-4837)
The Hepatitis B Foundation
The Hepatitis B Foundation is a national nonprofit and disease advocacy organization dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide. Our commitment includes funding focused research, promoting disease awareness, supporting immunization and treatment initiatives and serving as the primary source of information for patients and their families, the medical and scientific community and the general public. Please visit www.hepb.org for more information.
