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Welcome to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter

The Western Pennsylvania Chapter provides outreach and education for patients, healthcare professionals, and the greater community and organizes fundraising events in 32 counties of Western Pennsylvania including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland. The chapter also serves the state of West Virginia.

2008 U.S. Transplant Games

Join us as Pittsburgh hosts the 2008 U.S. Transplant Games July 11-16th

$100,000 Research Grant to be named in Dr. Thomas E. Starzl's honor

Western PA held its 1st Annual Tribute to Excellence event and honored the "Father of Transplantation", Dr. Thomas E. Starzl. We have raised $64,000 of our $100,000 goal. It's not to late to contribute to the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Research Award. Contact Executive Director, Suzanna Masartis for more information, 412-434-7044

Please Contact Us!

We can assist you with physician referrals, support groups and more.

Call us at 1-866-434-7044,
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Area Resources

Resources in our area include:

• Support Groups
• Clinical Trials

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Chapter News and Updates

Dr. David Geller Appointed to Society of University Surgeons Board
Posted on February 19th 2008

Allegheny General Performs First Liver Transplants
Posted on November 16th 2007

Oakland Street Named After Pittsburgh Transplant Doctor
Posted on October 26th 2007

Family Shows Twice the Love
Posted on September 21st 2007
Dad, grandma are donors for child's double transplant

AGH ready to go on liver transplants
Posted on September 21st 2007

Join Our Events and Programs

Click on an upcoming event below or view all of our events.

Bid for Bachelors 2008 - Directions

6:00pm, May 9th, 2008

Bid on handsome bachelors and help increase awareness of liver disease and organ donation.

5th Annual Three Rivers Liver Walk

8:30 am, May 18th, 2008

Our 5th Annual 5K walk will be held at the Southside Heritage Trail. This fun-filled walk raises funds for research, education, and advocacy for those affected by liver related diseases, including hepatitis.

Flavors of Arte - Directions

6:00pm, May 30th, 2008

Tribute to Excellence - Directions

11:30am, June 20th, 2008


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There are many great reasons to volunteer with our chapter. We help those who suffer from liver problems, and make friends at the same time. So, please, volunteer with ALF's Western Pennsylvania Chapter.
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