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OUR IMPACT

We’ve invested over $100 million into Alpha‑1 research and related programs

From funding breakthrough research to hosting programs and events that keep our community strong and healthy until we find a cure, no other organization does more for families with Alpha‑1.

$100M

in research funded

130

researchers funded

10X

the clinical trials within a decade

TOP STORIES

2024 Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 3 Highlights

Through the power of connection and collaborations, A1F is building a more informed and empowered Alpha-1 community. These efforts drive […]

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November 20, 2024
Patty Tew shares her Alpha-1 story in the Orlando Sentinel

Take a deep breath. Feels good, doesn’t it? Now imagine if that breath felt like sucking air through a tiny […]

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November 19, 2024
2024 Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 2 Highlights

“The Power to Connect” continues to energize the entire Alpha-1 community during the second week of Alpha-1 Awareness month! The enthusiasm […]

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November 13, 2024
2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles

On November 8, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts […]

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November 13, 2024
Alpha-1 Gulf Coast Bike Trek 2024 

The Alpha-1 Gulf Coast Bike Trek 2024 took place on Saturday, November 2nd at St. Petersburg College in Clearwater, Florida. In partnership with […]

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November 11, 2024
2024 Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 1 Highlights 

“The Power to Connect” has already joined the community for Alpha-1 Awareness in the first week in November! The enthusiasm […]

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November 7, 2024
October 2024 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by the […]

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November 4, 2024
COVID-19 Update for the Alpha-1 Community

November 1, 2024 Vaccines remain the best public health measure to protect people from COVID-19; slow transmission; and reduce the likelihood of […]

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November 1, 2024
“The Power to Connect”: November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month! 

Each year, the Alpha-1 Foundation recognizes November as Alpha-1 Awareness Month in order to raise awareness for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency […]

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October 31, 2024
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SPOTLIGHT

The Power to Connect!

“When I was thinking about celebrating my 60th birthday, I immediately knew I wanted to raise awareness and donate to the Alpha-1 Foundation. A1F has been a game-changer for me. I am hopeful for a cure and feel thankful to be part of the Alpha-1 family. I am so blessed!” says Alpha Lynn Soriano.

Lynn is participating in this year’s A1F Virtual Walk with her team, “Keep Breathing 60.” Join her and the rest of the Alpha-1 community in raising funds and awareness for Alpha-1 by registering today!

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