Liver Education Advocates (formerly NASH kNOWledge) s a formidable organization that has faithfully/methodically educated America on Fatty Liver Disease.
From their website–
“We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that was established to increase public awareness of Fatty Liver Disease, which is quickly becoming a public health crisis. Based in the Pittsburgh area, we partner with other organizations across the country that have similar goals and we also speak at events and conferences throughout the country.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney diseases estimates that 100 million Americans have fatty liver and that 20-25% of those have fatty liver disease. There are typically no symptoms associated with its onset, which is why it’s known as a silent epidemic and most people who have fatty liver disease don’t know it. As an unidentified person on the internet described it, ‘you’re not sick, then one day you are.'”
Their 5th annual fundraising event is March 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh; our Lynn Poulos will be there.
The Villiotti family and team are doing stellar work to drive better awareness & outcomes in Liver Disease across all 50 states.
And here’s their powerful video a powerhouse must-watch–
[Documentary about the startling reality of fatty liver disease and NASH told through the eyes of patients, caregivers and medical professionals. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a growing public health epidemic that is affecting more than 100 million Americans, 6 million children and nearly half of the US Hispanic population. It is primarily caused by diet and lifestyle. Learn more through this 27-minute short film about the risk factors like diabetes, obesity and more.]