Hello [[INITIATIVE.AUDIENCE MEMBER.FIRST NAME]], 

October has always been a complicated month for me. It's a season of remembrance and renewal—when I reflect on Adrienne's life, her loss, and the purpose her story continues to give mine. Twenty-four years ago this month, Adrienne died of liver cancer. She was only fifteen. I still think about how unfair it was that such a bright, creative, compassionate young girl was taken by a disease most people had never even heard of.

Back then, no one talked about liver cancer, much less hepatocellular carcinoma. There were no awareness campaigns, no ribbons, no research focused on finding better treatments or earlier diagnoses. I remember feeling completely alone, fighting an invisible battle against an enemy most couldn't even name. That's why Liver Cancer Awareness Month is so essential—it shines a light on what was once hidden in the dark. It gives a voice to patients like Adrienne and to families like mine who never stopped fighting for answers.

This year, that meaning came to life in a powerful way. Just days before October began, Blue Faery hosted our first in-person HCC Lunch & Learn in Dallas. During the event, Sharon Dixon shared her husband Jimmy's story—their journey through diagnosis, treatment, and heartbreak. Listening to Sharon, I remembered that behind every statistic is someone's child, spouse, or best friend. Her courage echoed the same love and loss that started Blue Faery all those years ago.

As I mark another anniversary of Adrienne's passing, I feel both grief and gratitude. Grief for what we lost. Gratitude for what her life inspired—a movement of awareness, advocacy, and compassion that grows stronger every October.

Thank you for being part of this mission and for helping us turn pain into purpose. Together, we're giving liver cancer patients and their families something Adrienne and I didn't have: hope.

Fighting Liver Cancer Together,
Andrea Wilson Woods
Founder and President

💙 October Is Liver Cancer Awareness Month! 💙 

Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with more than 900,000 people diagnosed each year. This month, Blue Faery is highlighting the importance of prevention, education, and support for patients and their families affected by hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Your generosity fuels our mission to improve outcomes and inspire hope.

👉 Join us in the ongoing fight against liver cancer. Make your monthly donation today.

Join our interactive workshop where liver specialists, a patient and survivor, and a caregiver will discuss the unmet needs in liver cancer. The panel will share their experiences and insights, followed by a Q&A session. This event is ideal for patients with liver cancer, caregivers, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in liver health and advocacy.

Our recent HCC Lunch & Learn at Concord Church in Dallas brought together patients, caregivers, medical experts, and advocates for an inspiring afternoon of learning and connection. Concord Church's beautiful venue and modern tech setup set the stage, while Lush Catering wowed guests with a delicious meal, especially the pasta salad that our team is still dreaming about!

Physicians from UT Southwestern shared approachable, empowering information about liver cancer, from understanding risk factors to finding support and advocating for your health. The event was filled with heartwarming stories from survivors and caregivers, lively "amens" from the church ladies, and an engaging tumor board and audience Q&A that reminded everyone why community matters.

Did you know you can make a difference with every paycheck? Workplace giving allows you to donate to Blue Faery automatically through payroll deductions—an easy, tax-deductible way to support liver cancer research, education, and advocacy all year long.

Get started today:

Need help? Email gifts@bluefaery.org and we'll guide you through the process.

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