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My Progress
122 percent of goal achieved.
Goal: $4,000.00
Achieved: $4,875.00

Help me to help 30 million Americans!!

A world free of liver disease! That is why I am running the Boston Marathon and participating in the Liver Life Challenge. The Liver Life Challenge is an endurance sport training program that helps people like me train for a race while supporting the mission of the American Liver Foundation.

Every step I take and every dollar I raise will make a diference in the lives of more than 30 million Americans living with liver disease.

Did you know:

  • Liver cancer is one of the few primary cancers on the rise in the United States.
  • Approximately 5.4 million Americans are chronically infected with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. About 65% and 75% , respectively, are unaware that they are infected.
  • It is estimated that up to 25% of the U.S. population could have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease--a condition that can lead to life-threatening damage.

By making a donation on my behalf, you will be helping the Foundation provide community-based education, research, support, and advocacy related to help prevent and treat liver disease. Together we can make a difference and it's as simple as helping me reach my fundraising goal.

Donating is easy! Just click the "Sponsor Me" button to get started.

My Liver Life Challenge Blog

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Let the Show Start!
My training is almost complete as I only have two more short runs before the marathon. During my 5 months of training I have run 591 miles in rain, snow, cold and darkness. As I look back now it was all worth it as I'm feeling strong and ready to complete my 3rd marathon in just a few short days. Thanks to everyone for your moral and/or financial support!!

by David Milligan on Thu, Apr 11, 2013 @ 7:51 AM

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Let the Games Begin!
My training is going well in my quest to complete my 3rd Boston Marathon (at age 52!) and to raise money for a very worthy cause. As of 1/8/13 I still need to run over 460 more miles as I train. Not so easy during this cold Berkshire Winter! Thank you in advance for your support and I look forward to keeping you posted on my progress, both physically and financially, as I get closer to "THE DAY"!

by David Milligan on Tue, Nov 13, 2012 @ 2:19 PM

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Thank you for supporting the Run for Research 2013 on April 15, 2013!

The Liver Life Challenge is a celebration of my commitment to a world free of liver disease. Please help me make that goal a reality! I support the American Liver Foundation® because it:

  • Advocates on behalf of 30 million Americans with liver disease on the federal, state, and local levels.
  • Provides education programs, support services, and outreach activities that reach more than 200,000 individuals annually and raise awareness on liver disease prevention and management.
  • Is the largest non-governmental supporter of liver disease research in the U.S. and since 1979, the American Liver Foundation Research Awards Program has provided more than $24 million to more than 750 qualified scientists and physicians.
Please send offline, non-cash donations to our office at:
Run for Research Team | American Liver Foundation | 88 Winchester Street | Newton | MA | 02461
*Please be sure to include the Challenge Participant's name with your check.
All registration fees and donations for this event are nonrefundable.

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