Letter from Dr. James Boyer

A special note for our team from Dr. James Boyer, President of the American Liver Foundation National Board of Directors

Dear members of the American Liver Foundation Boston Marathon Team,

Marathon time is fast approaching and I know that you all are training hard for this great annual event. On behalf of everyone at the American Liver Foundation (ALF), I want to thank you and underscore how important what you are doing is to the hopes of our many patients suffering from liver diseases.

There is no single ALF activity as important or impressive as the “Run for Research” (RFR) in the Boston Marathon. Personally and collectively, the RFR team raises not just incredible support but invaluable visibility to our efforts to combat liver disease. Through your extraordinary fund-raising efforts, ALF is able to provide research grants to the next generation of liver scientists and physicians, support to liver patients, and education and screening programs to those at risk.

While running a marathon requires incredible mental and physical preparation, I believe that you all have an edge since, in many ways, you have already demonstrated your personal best. I applaud every one of you for this effort and wish you the very best.

GO LIVER!

Jim Boyer
National President, Board of Directors
American Liver Foundation