40 years of CLDF

When we reached our 40th birthday last year, we began to share stories on our website from people who have been connected with CLDF in different ways. We shared some of these – including the story of how the charity began - in the last issue of Liver Life and we are so grateful to those of you who responded by contacting us with your own story. Sharing your experiences in this way illustrates just how much has changed for young people with liver disease over the past 40 years. Our aim was to publish 40 stories to mark 40 years of CLDF. As we go to press, we haven't quite reached those dizzy heights and we still have room for a few more so if you would like to be a part of this project, please email press@childliverdisease.org to tell us why you would like to share your story. We’ve been delighted to hear from parents, young people, medical professionals and volunteers on their connection with CLDF. You can read their stories here www. childliverdisease.org/40-years-of-cldf/40-stories./

Here's a taster of just some of the articles we have published

How one local CLDF branch raised over £236,000.

CLDF has worked hand in hand with the specialist paediatric liver units since they were established.

Jacqueline tells why CLDF is so important to her and her son Aarron Millie, who featured on the front cover of CLDF's magazine in 2002, reflects on CLDF's impact

Families in Northern Ireland explain whey their local network of CLDF families means so much.

Dr Pat McKiernan explains what the charity means to him.