A huge thank you to all of you who joined in with #BigYellowFriday today. Whether you have worn yellow, eaten yellow or created wonderful yellow things, you have made a difference to children and young people with liver disease around the UK and we are truly grateful. https://ow.ly/Jc3f50YseSh
Four-year-old Nellie has had a busy #BigYellowFriday so far. Her school joined in with a Wear Yellow Day and now she’s off to the gym to see how Aunty Sophie is getting on with her fundraiser at Virgin Active. Go Nellie👏👏
Good luck to Fearne and her mum, Susan who have a brilliant #Big YellowFriday fundraiser planned in Brechin this afternoon. That's after Fearne's school, Maisondieu Primary, have included Big Yellow Friday as one of their Charity Day causes today. Fantastic work all round! 🎉🎉
We’re delighted to report that BlackRock got off to a head start with their fundraising and held a Big Yellow Thursday at their London office yesterday. A Wear Yellow Day, coffee morning and sale of home-made bookmarks proved a sell- out! Well done all and happy #BigYellowFriday 👏👏
A big thank you to all at Rick Stein in Winchester for hosting our Big Yellow coffee morning .A great opportunity to enjoy coffee and cake while spreading the word spread the word about why #BigYellowFriday matters!
Happy #BigYellowFriday everyone! Good luck to all of you who have events planned today - we can't wait to see your pictures. And don't worry - if you haven't been able to plan a fundraiser, you can still join in by planting a sunflower in our Big Yellow Garden 😊 https://ow.ly/QYWT50Ysehg
A big thank you to Georgina , born with biliary atresia, and now six years on from her liver transplant, for sharing with us how she manages health, work and family https://ow.ly/ixww50Yre2q
With just three days until Big Yellow Friday, are you ready to go, like our star supporter, Sooty? If not don't worry - everything you need is here! https://ow.ly/QCJZ50YrI8e
Friends and family of Sam, one of our amazing young people, who passed away in December, are planning a series of fundraising events as a tribute to him. We're very grateful to his girlfriend, Poppy, for explaining why this is so important to them https://ow.ly/nYvS50Yp0OW
🌟 @britishlivertrust.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified.
This means its health information is:
- Evidence-based
- Up-to-date
- Easy to use and understand
The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information.
See the full list here: piftick.org.uk/health-topics/
With the weather improving and the days getting longer, why not take on a fundraising run! We have places available in the Great North Run and the Great South Run. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/ufXK50YoIK3
When Rachael started experiencing fatigue her GP said it was her ‘moods’. However, tests revealed an issue with her liver and after a third was removed during surgery, Rachael was diagnosed with Caroli Disease, an extremely rare condition.
https://ow.ly/z6HG50YmYvI
#RareDiseaseDay #NoOneLeftBehind
When Danny was a teenager he was diagnosed with Wilson’s disease, a rare liver condition.
This #RareDiseaseDay, he is bravely sharing his story to raise awareness of lesser-known liver diseases. Watch Danny’s full story and learn more about our #NoOneLeftBehind campaign:
https://ow.ly/oVx850YmYhn
"When I was diagnosed with PBC I felt so alone... The British Liver Trust’s patient information, patient stories and support groups have put me in a place of safety and helped me feel supported."
Lisa shares her story. Full video: https://ow.ly/Bjmf50YmXJt
#RareDiseaseDay #NoOneLeftBehind
On #RareDiseaseDay a big thank you to Rachel for sharing how her son's liver condition has impacted her and her family https://ow.ly/MOHp50YmYFl #NoOneLeftBehind
On #RareDiseaseDay we are so grateful to Harrison, his big sister Thea and his mum Kirsty for sharing exactly what it means to live with a condition that so few people really understand.
Watch Harrison's full video, and find out more about our #NoOneLeftBehind campaign: https://ow.ly/8OeO50YmYGF
There are hundreds of different liver conditions. Many are rare, lifelong diseases. Today, on #RareDiseaseDay, we're launching #NoOneLeftBehind, a campaign shining a spotlight on lesser-known liver conditions that are too often under-recognised and misunderstood.
More: https://ow.ly/5xNy50YmT5o
It's just two weeks til Big Yellow Friday! If you've not yet managed to have a word with school, nursery or the gym don't panic - everything you need is here!https://ow.ly/oZAl50YlTJg If you need any help or have any questions, just email fundraising@childliverdisease.org.
Not got your place on our Yorkshire Three Peaks trek yet? Make sure you book soon - there's a £20 discount on bookings made before the end of February (use code SPECIAL20).
Our Snowdon trek last year was so much fun, we really hope that you can join us!
Get your place: https://ow.ly/aQAU50Ymjnz
On #HelplinesAwarenessDay please join us in thanking the amazing nurses who staff our helpline and support so many people every year!
Find out more: https://ow.ly/YONc50Ykb8Y
A big thank you to Francesca, now a busy mum of two, for sharing her story in order to give hope to other families https://ow.ly/JCah50YhuUu
Please join us in a huge thank you and well done to everyone at HKA Glasgow who took part in the Winter Warmer run earlier this month, in support of their colleague Lisa.
Together they raised over £2,100 towards our work! Thank you team!❤️
Join us for our Yorkshire Three Peaks Trek this summer. A great chance to meet other charity supporters and raise money for an important cause.
Book your place before the end of February using the discount code SPECIAL20 for £20 off the registration fee!
Book here: https://ow.ly/hhZk50YiHSz
Sign up to our newsletter and keep in touch with the latest updates and news about our work, as well as research developments in liver disease and liver cancer and informative and thought-provoking patient stories.
https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/how-you-can-help/register-today/
Lisa became jaundiced while waiting for a liver transplant and found the shocking reaction of some people extremely hurtful. Lisa's husband Justin said: “People would stare at Lisa and take pictures. It was very depressing.” #Randomactsofkindnessday
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As her son, Oliver, celebrates 15 years since his transplant this year, Gemma tells why raising awareness of childhood liver disease is so important to her https://ow.ly/Xmr550YgACA
Welly walk or Wear Yellow Day? If you haven't decided what you're doing for Big Yellow Friday, on March 13, we have some foolproof ideas here! https://ow.ly/PTVr50YcnRf
Best of luck to Stephanie who's taking part in the Supernova Kelpies 5K next month. She explains here https://ow.ly/3WKH50YcllR why raising awareness of liver health is so important to her why raising awareness of liver health is so important to her
It was great to be at Parliament today for the AGM of our All-Party Parliamentary Group on #LiverDisease and #LiverCancer.
We're making sure that #LiverHealth remains high on the political agenda.
February is Gall Bladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month. While the cause of most cases of bile duct cancer is unknown, being diagnosed with a liver disease, being overweight or diabetic may increase the risk.
https://ow.ly/BNll50YcTUQ
