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OUR IMPACT

We’ve invested more than $92 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.

$92M

in research funded

129

researchers funded

10X

the clinical trials within a decade

TOP STORIES

2023 Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 3 Highlights

As we approach the last week of Alpha-1 Awareness Month, we are inspired by the Alpha-1 community and their dedication […]

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November 21, 2023
2023 Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 2 Highlights

Week 2 of the 2023 Alpha-1 Awareness Month was a huge success! The Alpha-1 Virtual Walks are off to an […]

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November 16, 2023
2023 Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 1 Highlights

“Make your Move” into the journey of Alpha-1 Awareness Month with our Week 1 Recap! The enthusiasm and commitment of […]

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November 8, 2023
GLASSIA® (Takeda) Augmentation Therapy Added to the Canadian Blood Services’ Formulary

November 1, 2023 • Alpha-1 Canada Alpha-1 Canada is thrilled to announce that after much deliberation, the Conference of Deputy […]

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November 7, 2023
Vital Care Hosts Walk for Alpha-1

On Wednesday, October 26th, the 2023 Annual Franchise Conference of Vital Care took place in Orlando, FL. What made this […]

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November 3, 2023
Hudson Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Plasma-Based Medicines

“The Alpha-1 Foundation is proud to endorse The PLASMA Act in support of patients with rare diseases, like Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and […]

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November 3, 2023
How You Can Donate Plasma and Save a Life

Alpha Dan Coffin shared his plasma story with the PPTA to increase awareness of plasma donations and thank the donors […]

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October 25, 2023
2023 Escape to the Cape & Alpha-1 Riding for a Reason

The Alpha-1 Foundation was proud to partner with the American Lung Association (ALA) for the 27th year of Escape the […]

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October 5, 2023
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SPOTLIGHT

Raising Awareness & Funds For Alpha-1 Awareness Month

“Finding out my daughter Malia has a lifelong genetic condition that we knew nothing about was extremely daunting. As scary as our journey was in the beginning, we gained so much knowledge and support from the Alpha-1 Foundation. I will strive to educate those around me on Alpha-1 and do my part in finding a cure.”

– Kara Hodges, Mother of Alpha-1 Child Malia

Team Captain Kara Hodges of Team “Cure Our Alpha Babies” aims to walk 100 miles in November for the Alpha-1 Virtual Walk.

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