Liver Life Challenge Ambassador
Liver Life Challenge Ambassadors play a critical role in ensuring the success of American Liver Foundation’s (ALF) official endurance program, where dedicated athletes from across the country use their passion and commitment to go the extra mile for the liver community. Liver Life Challenge Ambassadors serve as key volunteers for the endurance program and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to the table. Their leadership and dedication help the program grow and ensure that ALF can continue improving lives, increasing awareness, and advancing life-saving treatments and cures.
If you are interested in becoming an ambassador, please email Sarah Miller at smiller@liverfoundation.org.
Meet our Liver Life Challenge Ambassadors!
Liver Life Challenge Global Ambassador: Jim Miller
More than 23 years ago, Jim ran his first-ever marathon with the American Liver Foundation in Boston in memory of his father. Now at marathon #257, by April 2025 he plans to complete his 300th marathon and has a goal of raising $100,000.
Jim is passionate about the Liver Life Challenge endurance program and, as an ALF Liver Life Challenge Global Ambassador, is committed to raising awareness and critical funds for ALF.
Jim regularly holds online auctions of great value Gift Certificates, is working with ATO fraternity at the University of New Hampshire on a signature running event in October, and is planning a fundraising event in Maine with ALF. Jim is also running Epic Eight 100 miler ultra marathons this year and is soliciting new requests for sponsors and pledges for each race.
With a special interest in preventing and educating his community about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Jim promotes local and international opportunities to run for Team ALF and will participate in the 2024 Berlin Marathon.
Liver Life Challenge Ambassador: Dr. T. Clark Gamblin
Clark Gamblin, MD, MS, MBA is an internationally known hepatobiliary surgeon with a clinical and research interest focused on cancers of the liver and bile ducts. Born and raised in Mississippi, Dr. Gamblin received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi. He trained in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also obtained a master’s degree in clinical research. Dr. Gamblin came to the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2010 to lead the Division of Surgical Oncology. He is also a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management where he earned his MBA. He prides himself on clinical excellence and a team approach to research, education and clinical program building.
Serving previously as a local and national board member, Dr. Gamblin has a long history of volunteering for ALF and has generously donated to our mission, raising funds through his passion for running. He recently earned one of the most prestigious and sought-after marathon medals, the Six Star Medal, for completing the World Marathon Majors (Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City).
Liver Life Challenge Ambassador: Sarah Moquin
Sarah found American Liver Foundation (ALF) in 2010 after her father was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and hasn’t looked back since. Tackling the 2011 Boston Marathon was just the beginning for Sarah. She went on to run and raise critical funds for ALF through eight more Boston Marathons. and served as Chair of Team ALF in 2017 and 2018. Sarah has made lifelong friends along the way and is known for her welcoming spirit and encouragement and assistance with team members, especially new ones!
In 2021, Sarah ran the New York City marathon with ALF and was part of the very first international Liver Life Challenge team at the Berlin Marathon in 2024. To date, she has raised more than $50,000 for ALF. Sarah is currently working on obtaining her Six Star Medal for the World Marathon Majors; with Boston, Chicago, New York City, and Berlin under her belt, she is looking forward to Tokyo and London in 2025.
ALF’s Liver Live Challenge Team ALF has become an extended family for Sarah, which was only strengthened after losing her father to PSC in 2020. Continuing to honor his memory and connect with liver patients and families brings joy to her life, and she is excited to continue to carry on the ALF mission.
Liver Life Challenge Ambassador: Robin Turner
Fitness became a part of Robin’s life during a particularly challenging time and has become a vital support for her ever since. Not only does fitness allow her to improve and maintain her own health, but also helps foster connections with others, which she loves to leverage for community service.
Robin became involved with American Liver Foundation (ALF) after she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease at 30 years-old and primary biliary cholangitis at 40. She is now an avid ALF endurance program athlete, an RRCA certified running coach, an Achilles volunteer, and a mentor. Robin also loves sharing her running experience with her dog, Argos.
Robin is determined not to let her conditions define her. Passionate about sharing her health and wellness experiences, Robin is excited to complete her fourth World Major Marathon in Tokyo (March of 2025), marking her ninth marathon overall. She has already run two major marathons with ALF and is grateful for the connections she has made with so many wonderful people touched by liver disease. Her favorite marathons to date were the two she ran for Team ALF: Chicago in 2022 and Berlin in 2024.