Hello [[INITIATIVE.AUDIENCE MEMBER.FIRST NAME]],
We're proud to announce the recipients of this year's Blue Faery Award for Excellence in Liver Cancer Research: Dr. Richard Finn and Dr. R. Kate Kelley.
Dr. Finn is being honored for his Lifetime Impact in advancing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment, helping to shape therapies that are now extending and improving patients' lives. Dr. Kelley receives the award for her Clinical Leadership and Patient Impact, recognized for her dedication to delivering innovative, patient-centered care and moving research forward in meaningful ways.
Their work represents the very best of what is possible in liver cancer research. Progress is driven by expertise, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to patients and families. Join us in celebrating these extraordinary leaders.
April 8 marked what would have been Adrienne Wilson's 40th birthday. Learn more about the life that inspired Blue Faery's mission. We invite you to read on below for a special tribute honoring her legacy and the impact she continues to have on so many.
Looking ahead, we hope to see many of you at our upcoming HCC Lunch and Learn on April 25 at Houston Methodist Hospital. This free, in-person event brings together medical experts and community members for an informative and empowering discussion on liver health, liver cancer, treatment options, and supportive care. We are also excited to continue our Love Your Liver series in May, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, to raise awareness and share culturally relevant information on liver cancer prevention and risk factors for the Chinese American community.
Thank you for helping us advance our mission. Fighting Liver Cancer Together,
Andrea Wilson Woods
Founder and President |
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Seats are filling up fast for our free in-person HCC Lunch & Learn on April 25, 2026, in Houston, Texas. There are only 25 tickets left!
Don't miss your chance to attend this educational event featuring leading liver specialists discussing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), liver health, treatment options, and resources. This is your chance to learn from experts, ask questions, and connect with others who understand the journey. |
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m)
- Location: Houston Methodist Hospital, 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
- Room: Rio Grande Conference Room
- Parking: Free for the first 50 people (You will be reimbursed, so bring your parking ticket in with you)
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NOTE: Due to the serious topics we’ll be discussing, all attendees must be at least 16 years old. |
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We invite you to our upcoming bilingual Love Your Liver live workshop and Q&A, featuring a liver cancer expert from our community.
During this session, Dr. David Hsieh will share important insights on liver cancer risk factors, prevention, and steps you can take to protect your health. He will also be available to answer your questions. This informative workshop will be presented in both English and traditional Chinese. |
A liver cancer diagnosis can come with difficult decisions, especially when standard treatment options are limited. Join us as we explore Compassionate Use, also known as Expanded Access, and what it means for patients and families navigating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Hear real-life perspectives from patients who have experienced Compassionate Use firsthand, alongside insights from medical experts. As an attendee, you will gain a clearer understanding of what compassionate use is, how it works, and the emotional and practical considerations involved in pursuing this pathway. |
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If my sister Adrienne had survived stage four liver cancer, she would have turned 40 years old on April 8. I cannot wrap my head around that number—40. What would she be doing now? Would she be playing bass in a band? Would she be a successful artist with her artwork shown around the world? Would she be a professor, because she loved school so much? (Her peers thought she would become a professor of religion.) Knowing her, probably all three!
But I don't know. I have no idea. She never learned to drive a car. She experienced love, but not the intimacy of a sexual relationship. She never finished high school. She never went to college, a goal of hers since she was six years old, and visited USC's campus. She never got to do so many things that most of us take for granted.
I ask myself often what she would want me to do with my life now. Have I done enough to ensure that her memory lives on? Have I done enough to improve the lives of liver cancer patients and their families? Have I done enough?
I would give anything to have my sister back. I feel her impact on the world would have been 100 times greater than mine. Being her parent was the greatest joy and privilege of my lifetime. I was and am so proud of her. She held her head high and didn't let cancer rob her of her spirit.
To honor her courage, I'm doing more things this year to celebrate her birthday. I'm going to the Monet to Matisse art exhibit at the Birmingham Museum of Art. I'm having dinner with my cousin, who lived with us when Adrienne was a toddler. I'm seeing the ballet Swan Lake at the Alabama Theatre. For self-care, I'm not working on Adrienne's birthday.
If you want to know more about Adrienne's story, from her point of view, I encourage you to read I'd Rather Be Dead Than Deaf: A Young Woman's Journey With Liver Cancer. She doesn't hold back. She shares her personal thoughts before and during cancer. You will also get to see her incredible artwork and why I consider Adrienne to be the best kid ever.
I love you, kiddo, and miss you every minute of every day. ~Your Sissy |
We would love to hear how Blue Faery has made a difference in your life. Your story can inspire patients, caregivers, and advocates across our community, and sharing it is simple. When you open the link, please click the volume icon to hear Andrea's message before clicking the record button.
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