July 2007

Our condolences go out to the Bancroft family who let us know of the recent passing of Ducky Bancroft, Sharon Hospital Heptatitis C Virus Support Group facilitator.

July 13th will be a roundtable discussion, including updating the group on the Re-Rescheduled Annual LiverFest '07 Summer Picnic ( now 1:00pm on Sunday, July 15th at Hubbard Park in Meriden ) and ALF educational and LiverWalk fundraising efforts.

On August 9th Irene O'Brien of the Wallingford VNA, former hepatitis C group facilitator and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, agreed to discuss available resources for patients and families, such as how the public social security administration system may be put to work for patients, in particular the TITLE XIX grants to states for medical assistance programs.

On Sept 12th, Dr. Wu will be speaking to the group about new UConn trial information and about the progression of drugs in the pipeline.

Join CHCgroup in raising funds for liver diseases and hepatitis education by participating in ALF Liverwalk Football Walk for Liver Wellness on September 23, 2007 at Rentschler Field.

October and November is TBD, also awaiting confirmation; bring nominees for the position of facilitator(s) to be voted upon at the beginning of the December 2007 meeting.

December 12th, after a brief facilitator vote, will be the Annual Holiday party where we plan LIVERing it up. Join our "newbie" and more "experienced" members in holiday festivities.