Hepatitis B causes 80% of all primary liver cancer cases, and is considered the greatest health disparity affecting the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic. As many as 1 in 10 Asian Americans and 1 in 20 of all people worldwide are
chronically infected with hepatitis B. Nearly 1 million infected individuals die every year. Because of this, Hepatitis B awareness is an issue the Asian American community cannot afford to ignore.
Stanford Asian Liver Center (ALC) is one organization that is fighting to eradicate Hepatitis B and has been a long-time partner of the Chao Foundation. This evening, we're further showing our support of their mission, through the LIVERight Telethon. We have pledged $50,000 to the event, and will be offering up to $50,000 in match funds for every dollar donated. The telethon, which is being held at Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, will be broadcast from 4:30-6:30pm on KTSF. Tune in to watch Mr. and Mrs. Chao present their generous donation and hear a brief interview with them. We look forward to supporting this important cause and to finding additional ways to help in the future.
Stanford Asian Liver Center (ALC) is one organization that is fighting to eradicate Hepatitis B and has been a long-time partner of the Chao Foundation. This evening, we're further showing our support of their mission, through the LIVERight Telethon. We have pledged $50,000 to the event, and will be offering up to $50,000 in match funds for every dollar donated. The telethon, which is being held at Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, will be broadcast from 4:30-6:30pm on KTSF. Tune in to watch Mr. and Mrs. Chao present their generous donation and hear a brief interview with them. We look forward to supporting this important cause and to finding additional ways to help in the future.
