Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center

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Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center

Louis area to support programs in education and research of liver
diseases

The Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center is a non profit organization, raising money to support the research efforts of the Saint Louis University Liver Center Reasons to support the friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center:

* The Saint Louis University Liver Center enjoys worldwide recognition as a center
of excellence.
* Hepatitis C affects 5 million people in the

United States. One in 50 people have
Hepatitis C and nearly two-thirds of those people do not know they have it.
* Hepatitis C can be diagnosed with a simple blood test and is curable in about
60% of patients.
* In addition to Hepatitis C, there are over 30 other liver diseases which can be
diagnosed and for which there are treatments.
* The Friends have raised and donated more than $1.9 million for the SLULC since
its inception. The funds help support the critical infrastructure of the Liver
Center from faculty salaries to visiting professorships and patient-oriented
seminars and research. By leveraging the donations of the Friends, the Liver
Center is able to use the "seed money" as a match for larger grants from
outside sources that generate $18 new dollars from outside the region for
every $1 raised locally.
* All money raised by the Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center stays
in the St.

07/09/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of "Dr. Bruce Bacon". Dr. Bacon served as the Div. Dir. of GI & Hepatology at the SLU Liver Center from 1990-2010 and was Co-Director of the Liver Center until his retirement in 2020. Throughout his years of treating and caring for thousands of patients, Dr. Bacon made notable impact in the study of liver disease throughout his clinical and research years. He served on many committees, was presented with many awards, and received numerous accolades for his outstanding patient care.

Since 2003, we have known Dr. Bacon as the leader and driving force behind the establishment and growth of the Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center. Dr. Bacon and his wife, Sarah, wanted to raise money for research at the SLU Liver Center to improve the management of care for patients and ultimately CURE LIVER DISEASES!

Dr. Bacon was a leading fundraiser for the Friends and his efforts have supported seed research grants, provided equipment and supplies for the Liver Center, and has led to numerous advancements in the study of liver disease. The Friends are forever grateful for the years we shared with Dr. Bacon!

We encourage everyone to share their memories with Dr. Bacon in the comments. We look forward to hearing from everyone!

If you would like to make a donation in memory or honor of Dr. Bacon, his family has requested memorial donations be made to Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center. Thank You!
https://friendsoftheslulc.org/make-a-donation/

05/07/2025

Tomorrow, May 8th, is Give STL Day! The Friends are excited and proud to be participating in this important day of giving. Now, more than ever we NEED to reach our goal and continue supporting the Saint Louis University Liver Center. You don’t have to live in the area to participate. Research at the SLU Liver Center benefits patients with liver disease across the country. Please share this link with your friends and family. Early donations can be made now and throughout the day tomorrow. Be part of helping the Friends continue our mission to support research efforts of the Saint Louis University Liver Center for the treatment and cure of liver diseases, and to promote understanding and awareness of liver disease. Thank you!!

Research saves lives! But, without funding, there is no research – please donate!

The success of our organization is directly measured by the success of the research center we support, Saint Louis University Liver Center, and all of its many accomplishments. Over twenty-one years of fundraising events, Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center...

05/09/2024

Today is Give STL Day!

The Friends are excited and proud to be participating in this important day of giving. This year, with your help, we hope to reach our goal of $2,000 to support the Saint Louis University Liver Center. You don’t have to live in St. Louis to participate. Feel free to share this link with your friends and family. Donations can be made throughout the day at your convenience. Be a part in helping us to continue our mission to support research efforts of the Saint Louis University Liver Center for the treatment and cure of liver diseases, and to promote understanding and awareness of liver disease. Thank you!!

Research save lives – please donate!

06/30/2023

05/10/2023

Thank you everyone for your support today. We may have beat our goal...but the real goal is to beat liver disease. There is still time to show your support! Give STL Day will run until 10am tomorrow morning. All donations support life saving research at Saint Louis University Liver Center. Be a part of the mission!

Join me in supporting our local community through Give STL Day!

04/06/2023

We are excited to announce the Presenting Sponsor for the 15th Annual Shoot for a Cure is J.H. Berra Construction Co., Inc.
J.H. Berra's support will make a huge impact for research of liver disease at the Saint Louis University Liver Center!

Please join at the Shoot or to learn more about the event, click here: https://www.friendsoftheslulc.org/spring-event/

To learn more about J.H. Berra Construction Co., Inc.-click here:
https://www.jhberra.com/

01/12/2023

The Friends were having a problem with the Amazon Smile account which has been resolved.
You can now SHOP and please use the following link which will help support research of liver disease at the Saint Louis University Liver Center!
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/30-0232645

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to Friends of the St Louis University Liver Center. Support us every time you shop.

12/01/2022

Thank you, research saves lives! Our success greatly depends on the generosity and support of our Sponsors and Donors.

07/14/2022

We are proud to share this link regarding a treatment for Alpha1-Antitrypsin Deficiency! Dr. Jeff Teckman, Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and Saint Louis University Liver Center member, has been a leading authority in the study/research of Alpha1 for many years. The only treatment for this disease, before this groundbreaking research, was a liver transplant. Congratulations and thank you to Dr. Jeff Teckman and his team for their dedication to life changing and life saving research!

Researchers discovered an effective drug to treat a rare, genetic liver disease after years of research.

05/05/2022

Today is the day-GiveSTLDay! One thing remains constant-the Friends are committed to supporting the very important and vital research at the Saint Louis University Liver Center. Research Saves Lives! Your donation helps researchers look for new ways to treat and manage care for Liver Center patients and for patients nationwide. We appreciate your support!

Please feel free to share this link with family, friends, coworkers and neighbors: https://www.givestlday.org/supportFriendsoftheSLULC

Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center raise money to support the research efforts of the Saint Louis University Liver Center for the treatment and cure of liver diseases, and to promote understanding and awareness of liver disease.

05/02/2022

We are so very sad to hear of the passing of Naomi Judd.
Naomi kicked off the inaugural Diamonds Gala in 2003 and returned a number of times throughout the years. Naomi was most thankful to Dr. Bruce Bacon for the care and compassion he showed her while in treatment at the Saint Louis University Liver Center. I think the hug says it all!
The heavenly choir has added a country songbird!

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Reasons to support the friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center: * The Saint Louis University Liver Center enjoys worldwide recognition as a center of excellence. * Hepatitis C affects 5 million people in the United States. One in 50 people have Hepatitis C and nearly two-thirds of those people do not know they have it. Hepatitis C can be diagnosed with a simple blood test and is now curable in about 99% of patients. * Between 30 and 40 percent of adults in the United States have Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and it is the most common form of chronic liver disease in US in adults and children. NAFLD can be divided into 2 categories: 1-NAFL in which the fat accumulation is not associated with much liver damage and 2-NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) in which there is liver damage.

NASH affects as many as 12 percent of U.S. adults or 30 million Americans (NIH).

There are no approved medications to treat NASH at this time. Much research for NASH is underway at the SLU Liver Center and many medications are being evaluated in clinical trials with results expected in the next 2-5 years.

By 2020, NASH will overtake hepatitis C as the number one cause of liver transplantation in the U.S. (Mayo Clinic) * The Friends have raised and donated more than $5 million for the SLULC since its inception. The funds help support the critical infrastructure of the Liver Center from faculty salaries to visiting professorships and patient-oriented seminars and research. A total of 44 Liver Center grants have been awarded to its members since 2005 through a Request For Applications (RFA) process. These directed research grants were established to provide bridge or seed grant funding to Liver Center investigators while they work toward developing their projects, gathering preliminary data allowing them to submit NIH grant applications and publish their results. The 44 grants that were awarded total $1,383,929 and additionally $140,506 of research equipment and laboratory research supplies was purchased. These seed grant funds generated NIH, VA and foundation awards totaling over $22 million, which represents more than a 16 fold, return on investment. More than 1000 original papers, chapters, reviews and editorials were published by Liver Center members in the past 14 years. * All money raised by the Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center stays in the St. Louis area to support programs in education and research of liver diseases