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The Connecticut Chapter was founded in 1982 by Dr. James Boyer, Bonnie Goldberg, and Joyce Willig. The chapter provided support in the New Haven area for 18 years through volunteer efforts. In 2000, staff were hired and the chapter now serves the entire state of Connecticut, continues to increase its program activities and fundraising efforts as well as the number of people served.
Among the services offered by the Connecticut chapter are patient support groups; physician referrals; educational seminars for patients, their families and medical professionals; educational brochures and information; and participation in health fairs. The chapter reaches over 4,000 people through the chapter newsletter, LIFE / Special D’Livery, and thousands more through the information posted on the Web site.
In order to provide services and fund life-saving research, the chapter hosts a variety of fundraising events and campaigns. The chapter also derives support from the generosity of private and corporate contributions, direct donations, memorials, and honorariums.
The chapter is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors and hosts a Medical Advisory Committee & Associate Medical Advisory Committee of leading physicians and health professionals. This distinguished group provides insight and support for the chapter, particularly in the area of liver disease education.

Welcome to the Connecticut Chapter!
Prior to being the director, I had the opportunity to volunteer in many capacities for ALF, including serving on the National Board of Directors. It is exciting to be here and to work with the patients and medical community by delivering much-needed education programs, information, and support groups.
The Connecticut Chapter is proud to have hosted the signature event of ALF, Flavors, for the past six years, thereby raising more than $600,000; and the Football Walk for Liver Wellness for the past two years, bringing out 1,000 walkers and raising a total of $180,000. A special thanks to all the volunteers and community partners, including Mohegan Sun, Yale, Hartford, St. Francis hospitals, and UConn Medical, for our continued success.
Please join us in our fight against liver disease.
Best regards,
JoAnn Thompson
JoAnn Thompson
Executive Director
Marla H. Sadler
Events Coordinator
Thomas Reilly, MPH
Education Coordinator
Phil Scarfo
Adminstrative Assistant
127 Washington Avenue
2nd Floor
North Haven, CT 06473
Phone: 203-234-2022
Fax: 203-234-1386
Email: Connecticut
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