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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

May 2025 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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June 16, 2025
Join the movement to support the need for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding

Stand Up for Science is circulating a letter aimed at collecting individual signatures to support the need for NIH funding. […]

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June 10, 2025
June 2025 Alpha-1 COVID Vaccine Guidance

The medical leadership team at the Alpha-1 Foundation has provided an updated Statement for the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Community: Understanding the […]

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June 10, 2025
A1F Honors Kenneth Irvine at the 2025 Bettina B. Irvine Golf Invitational  

On Wednesday, May 28th, Ken Irvine, Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Director and his son, Bill Irvine hosted the annual Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic […]

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June 3, 2025
The 2025 A1F National Conference Celebrates 30 Years

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is proud to host the 2025 A1f National Conference from June 6th thru June 8th in Miami, Florida. […]

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May 30, 2025
A1F recognizes 2025 Grant Award Recipients during ATS 

On Monday, May 19th, 2025, the Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) hosted its annual A1F Grants Award Reception at the San Francisco […]

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May 23, 2025
Post-Event Recap: 2nd Annual Walk in Memory of Lorraine Cimino  

On Sunday, May 18, 2025, more than 100 participants gathered at the Red Devils Softball Field in Brooklyn, New York […]

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May 23, 2025
A1F Celebrates 30th Anniversary at 2025 ATS

Honoring Three Decades of Research & Collaboration  The Alpha-1 Foundation is enthusiastic to join the American Thoracic Society for the […]

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May 9, 2025
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SPOTLIGHT

Ice Cream for Alpha-1

Ice Cream for Alpha-1 is a fun and impactful way to raise awareness and support for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) this summer. From backyard get-togethers to park celebrations and neighborhood socials, these events bring communities together for a sweet and meaningful cause.

In Omaha, NE, Nora Kemmerer and Chelsea Boring are leading the way with their 2nd Annual event on June 28, showing how a simple scoop can spark connection, fuel research, and inspire hope.

With National Ice Cream Day coming up on July 20, now is the perfect time to plan your own event and be part of the movement, one scoop at a time!

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