What is #JustB?

Do you want to tell your experiences of what it’s been like to live with hepatitis B and liver cancer? Just B is a program that empowers individuals living with HBV and HCC to share their stories through impact videos that provide accurate information, raise awareness, and humanize both diseases. Over the course of the program, participants develop their storytelling skills, build confidence, and become powerful patient advocates. Through workshops, mentorship, and ongoing support, we provide opportunities for our participants to get more involved.

  • Develop compelling narratives tailored for diverse audiences

  • Build confidence in public speaking and media engagement

  • Advocate for better healthcare policies and resources

  • Connect with a supportive community of fellow advocates

What is Storytellers in Action?

Storytellers in Action (SiA) is a six-month training and mentorship program designed to help #justB and #BtheVoice storytellers grow as hepatitis B and liver cancer advocates. Through a series of interactive courses, mentorship sessions, and peer discussions, storytellers learn how to use their lived experiences to inspire change, influence policy, and raise awareness in their communities.

Since January 2025, our pilot cohort of passionate storytellers has been meeting monthly for one-hour sessions that include engaging guest speakers and open discussions. Over the course of the program, participants develop their storytelling skills, build confidence, and become powerful patient advocates.

Meet the Creator


  • Creator of JustB

    The program’s curriculum was thoughtfully created by Wendy Lo, who drew from her own experience and expertise as an advocate to design courses tailored specifically for storytellers. Her approach ensures that each session speaks to the heart of the advocacy journey — empowering storytellers to build confidence, strengthen their voices, and take meaningful action.

Hear from our storytellers

  • "This program was so helpful for getting a clear sense of where I'm at currently in my advocacy journey and hearing where others are in theirs."

    David Urick

  • "I am not working in isolation to promote and advocate for Hepatitis B elimination—the Hepatitis B Foundation staff have consistently supported me. This project has strengthened my confidence to speak up in various settings."

    Alice Chan

  • "It is very hard to come out and talk about hepatitis and its impact on our daily lives, but if this helps to raise awareness and help other people not to get it or manage their existing condition, then it is time well spent."

    Rav Yakubov

Join our next cohort!

If you have already shared your story through a #justB or #BtheVoice video, we encourage you to apply to join our next cohort! This is a wonderful opportunity to grow as a patient advocate, develop your storytelling skills, and make an even greater impact.

To learn more or to express your interest, please email Michelle at michelle.liu@hepb.org. We’d love to hear from you!

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