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My whole life has been filled with nos. “No”, there’s no more treatment options for your mom. “No”, your dad won’t be there to watch you graduate. “No” your parents won’t get better. This week I got to tell a family yes.

Yesterday morning, the right lobe of my liver was surgically removed and put inside a stranger, which is a really crazy thing to type if you think about it. Throughout this whole process I kept saying that my recipient is “somebody’s someone”. Somebody’s friend, somebody’s child, somebody’s sibling. I had the honor of a lifetime to give them more days with their someone. I hope they cherish them.

I went into surgery with overwhelming peace knowing that so many liver patients that I love were watching out for me. My dad, Sydney, Jonah, Cynthia, Belinda, and so many more.

In the US alone, over 9,000 people are waiting for a liver. Today, there’s one less. I hope you’ll join me in sending all of the good, healing energy to my recipient. If anyone needs me, I’ll be here!

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Your liver works hard to keep you healthy, but are you giving it the attention it deserves?

October is Liver Awareness Month! Learn why liver health matters, the warning signs of liver trouble, and when to see a doctor.

Click the link in our bio to learn more. 🔗

#LiverAwarenessMonth #LiverHealth #DigestiveHealth #Hepatology #GastroHealth

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AS SEEN ON ARC SEATTLE! 📺🌿
We sat down with Holly on ARC Seattle to talk all things Green Lake 5K + Wellness Festival, and the big day is THIS SATURDAY! 🏃‍♀️🍂

@jamesjtan + @chris.wurden shared why we’re bringing this to Green Lake: Seattle could use a little more community and connection, and wellness should be accessible to everyone. Families and kids included! 💚

Here’s what’s waiting for you on October 24:
🏃 A 5K run/walk around Green Lake through the fall foliage, with chip timing, a race shirt, and a medal for every finisher
🎧 FREE yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates + a silent disco
🌿 Up to 70 local wellness vendors: chiropractors, massage, IV + hydration, food, and more
🚒 Seattle Fire Department’s Green Lake Station 16 fire truck + aid car
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Kid + Family Zone with Kid Friendly Seattle + Grow Unwind Connect
🎶 DJs all day + a live band to close it out

🏃 REGISTER FOR THE 5K ($55)
🎉 (NOT RUNNING?) RSVP FOR THE WELLNESS FESTIVAL (FREE)
📅 Sat, Oct 24 • 9 AM–3:30 PM • Green Lake Park
🔗 Both at the link in bio

Thank you @holly_menino + the @arcseattlecw team for having us!

Tag who you’re bringing this Saturday below 👇💚

Presented by: @yerbana @snohomish_running_co @kidfriendlyseattle @grow_unwind_connect @_pachacollective

Workshop hosts, community partners, vendors: @haleayoga Yoga, Origins Unity Tai Chi, @pilateshubseattle Pilates, @soundoffexperience Silent Disco, @seattle_fire @americanliver @gokodrinks @valematcha @chiroone @seattleboulderingproject @floatseattle + MANY MORE in the comments 👇

#GreenLake5K #SeattleWellness #SeattleEvents #SoberMovement #ARCSeattle

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What didn’t fit in the video: a single donor can also enhance more than 75 lives through tissue donation, and you don’t have to wait until death to give.

More than 7,200 people became living donors in 2025, giving a kidney or part of their liver. Donors and recipients don’t have to share a race, but a more diverse registry makes good matches easier to find.

Registering doesn’t change the care you receive, because medical teams work to save your life first.

Register at the link in my bio, then tell your family your decision.

📌 Not medical advice.

#AKDSLife #BlackHealth #PatientAdvocacy #OrganDonation #DonateLife

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This day 4 years ago was the last time I heard my dad’s voice. Over the next week he was on hospice care and comfort measures until he took his last breath from his battle with Liver Disease. He was only 69. I am running the Tokyo Marathon for @americanliver in honor of my dad. This will be my 13th marathon (which was dad’s favorite number) and my 6th major star. Please consider reading my story and donating to my fundraising. Link in my bio.

#deaddadclub #marathonmotivation #tokyomarathon2027 #charityrunner #soberrunner

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October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month 💚

Awareness starts with knowledge. Understanding the different types of liver cancer, knowing your individual risk factors, and having conversations with your healthcare provider can all play an important role in your health.

Early detection matters, and continued advances in research, screening, and treatment are bringing more options and hope to those impacted by liver cancer.

This month, we recognize the patients, survivors, families, caregivers, medical teams, and researchers affected by and working toward progress in the fight against liver cancer.

#ThinkLiverThinkLife #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth #LiverCancer

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Fine print: these are observational studies, so they can’t prove coffee causes the benefit.

Researchers suspect compounds in coffee, like polyphenols, and possibly caffeine itself, but no one has proven which ingredient matters, and results for decaf are mixed.

The research is on brewed coffee, not sweet drinks or supplements. Limits: about 400 mg of caffeine a day for most healthy adults (a large coffeehouse cup can hold 250 to 330 mg), under 200 mg if pregnant. Enjoy the cup, but don’t skip the checkup.

Ask your doctor what’s right for you.

📌 Not medical advice.

How do you take your coffee? I take mine decaf with almond milk!

#AKDSLife #BlackHealth #PatientAdvocacy #LiverHealth #CoffeeLovers

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Well, this escalated quickly. 😂

A few months ago, I was figuring out how to survive my first sprint triathlon. Now I’ve officially signed up for an IRONMAN 70.3 with 4 other amazing woman.

Do I have any idea how I’m going to fit all this training into life with three kids, a full-time job, and a laundry pile that never ends? Not entirely.

But I’m learning that you don’t need to have it all figured out to get started. And surrounding yourself with bad ass women who make you believe you can do hard things makes a pretty big difference.

Along the way, I’ll be raising $2,000 for the American Liver Foundation, a cause that’s deeply personal to me.

Here’s to figuring it out as we go, doing hard things with good people, and hopefully getting a few more ladies to the starting line (there’s currently less than 25% at any given race).

Rockford 70.3, we’re coming for you! Link in bio if you’re interested in helping me reach my fundraising goals 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

#IRONMAN703 #WomenInTriathlon #AmericanLiverFoundation #TriathlonMom #wovenendurance

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Last night I had the honor of sharing my story at the Hep B Free gala in San Francisco, the city where I was born. Coming full circle to speak to the Asian American community in the place where my journey began is something I’ll carry with me forever.
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Hep B has quietly affected so many Asian American families, often surrounded by silence and stigma. Standing in a room full of people who looked just like me and equally dedicated to changing that was humbling, and I’m so grateful for the warmth and encouragement I felt from everyone there.
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This journey from liver disease to transplant to the start line has taught me that our stories matter. Every time we speak up, someone else feels a little less alone and a lot more likely to get tested, get treated, and get support.
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What made the night truly special was having Mike, Sandy, and Marc by my side. Hep B has touched our family in deep ways, and experiencing this community together meant more than I can put into words.
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Thank you to Hep B Free for the invitation and for the incredible work you do every day.
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And to add that cherry on top, got a run and coffee in with my friend Mario.
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I'm just so damn lucky.

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Fine print: both treatments are approved for MASH with moderate-to-advanced scarring (stages 2-3), not cirrhosis, alongside diet and exercise, and neither is a cure.

Early on, habits matter: in a 293-person study, people who lost 10% of their body weight saw MASH resolve about 90% of the time, though only about 3 in 10 managed even 5%.

A liver check often starts with a simple blood score called FIB-4, then a stiffness scan if needed. Ask your doctor what fits you.

📌 Not medical advice.

#AKDSLife #BlackHealth #PatientAdvocacy #MASH #FattyLiver

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Liver fact Friday! #liverawarenessmonth#gastroenterology#napervilleil

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October is Liver Awareness Month!

From fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis to cirrhosis and liver cancer, many liver diseases can develop silently, making awareness, early detection, and preventive care essential.

South Asian plant-based staples such as dal (lentils), chana (chickpeas), aam (mango), anaar (pomegranate), lauki (bottle gourd), and palak (spinach) provide fiber and antioxidants, while badam (almonds) and pista (pistachios) provide unsaturated fats. Incorporating these foods into everyday meals can help support liver and metabolic health.

With the support and guidance of a Registered Dietitian, cultural foods can absolutely remain a meaningful part of a nourishing diet.

More to come from @saginutrition!

#liverawarenessmonth #liverhealth #southasianginutrition

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