Category: Fundraising

July 1, 2026

Big Red Alphas Ice Cream Fundraiser for Alpha-1 | A1F

The third annual Big Red Alphas Ice Cream for Alpha-1 annual fundraiser brought the community together on Saturday, June 27, at the Natural Resources Center within the Chalco Hills […]

June 17, 2026

Kristen Mehan: Everesting Challenge for an Alpha-1 Cure | A1F

There are some things you do not fully understand until you watch someone you love struggle to breathe. Kristen Mehan, from […]

May 27, 2026

2026 Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic

The Alpha-1 Foundation’s 13th Annual Bettina B. Irvine Golf Invitational returned to Greenwich on May 13th, bringing together supporters, advocates, and community […]

May 20, 2026

Community Honors Lorraine Cimino at 3rd Annual Walk Benefiting the Alpha-1 Foundation

The 3rd Annual Walk in Memory of Lorraine Cimino to benefit the Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F), held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York, brought […]

March 17, 2026

The Celtic Connection 2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The Alpha-1 Foundation has been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day as a community since 2008. Over 300 guests joined together […]

October 30, 2025

3rd Annual Alpha-1 Gulf Coast Ride in Dunedin, FL

The sun was shining over beautiful Dunedin, Florida, as the Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) once again joined forces with the American Lung Association (ALA) for […]

October 8, 2025

Escape to the Cape 2025

The Alpha-1 Foundation’s (A1F) 30th anniversary was nothing short of inspirational at the American Lung Association’s (ALA) Escape to The […]

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July 15, 2025

Richie’s Ice Cream for Alpha-1 Raises Over $2,100

At just two years old, Richard “Richie” Ramirez was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1), a rare genetic condition that […]

July 3, 2025

Community Parade in Oregon Drives Awareness for Alpha-1

Natasha Durant, Alpha Mom and Co-Leader of the Oregon Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) Support Group, is helping lead the charge in […]

June 3, 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 […]

May 1, 2025

Alpha-1 Foundation Launches New Summer Fundraising Campaign: Ice Cream for Alpha-1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 1, 2025- “I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream for Alpha-1”. The Alpha-1 […]

March 17, 2025

The Celtic Connection honors St. Patrick’s Day and the Legacy of Fred C. Walsh

Today, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17. Today, people of all backgrounds celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially […]

February 24, 2025

The Celtic Connection is coming up… Get out your green attire!

The 17th Annual Celtic Connection will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Newton Marriott in Boston, Massachusetts. The […]

October 9, 2024

2024 Escape to the Cape

The Alpha-1 Foundation was proud to partner for the 28th year with the American Lung Association (ALA) at the 40th […]

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July 3, 2024

2024 Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic

On Wednesday, May 29th, Ken Irvine, Alpha-1 Foundation Board of Director and his son, Bill Irvine hosted the annual Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic […]

July 3, 2024

Batter Up… It’s time to Strike Out Alpha-1!

Blake Aaronson is a 12-year-old Alpha kid and a baseball star looking to strike out Alpha-1 this summer. Together with […]

July 2, 2024

Cones for a Cure: Double Scoop of Fun & Fundraising!

The first annual Cones for a Cure Building Friends for a Cure (BFC) was help on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the […]

May 23, 2024

Building Friends for a Cure Walk in memory of Lorraine Cimino

On Saturday, May 19th, 2024 Mario Cimino together with friends and family organized a walk in memory of his late […]

March 27, 2024

Building Friends for a Cure Training

The Alpha-1 Foundation was excited to convene a Building Friends for a Cure (BFC (Building Friends for a Cure)) Training […]

March 6, 2024

Join us in Boston for the 16th Annual Celtic Connection

The 16th Annual Celtic Connection will take place this weekend on Saturday, March 9th in at the Newton Marriott in Boston, […]

February 20, 2024

Celtic Connection 2024

Traditional Irish Stick Fighting demonstration at Alpha-1 Fundraiser

Saturday, March 9, 2024 / 7:00 pm- 11:00 PM

Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton MA 02466 […]

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November 21, 2023

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 […]

November 16, 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 […]

November 8, 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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Category: Fundraising

Big Red Alphas Ice Cream Fundraiser for Alpha-1 | A1F

Kristen Mehan: Everesting Challenge for an Alpha-1 Cure | A1F

2026 Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic

Community Honors Lorraine Cimino at 3rd Annual Walk Benefiting the Alpha-1 Foundation

The Celtic Connection 2026

3rd Annual Alpha-1 Gulf Coast Ride in Dunedin, FL

Escape to the Cape 2025

Richie’s Ice Cream for Alpha-1 Raises Over $2,100

Community Parade in Oregon Drives Awareness for Alpha-1

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

Alpha-1 Foundation Launches New Summer Fundraising Campaign: Ice Cream for Alpha-1

The Celtic Connection honors St. Patrick’s Day and the Legacy of Fred C. Walsh

The Celtic Connection is coming up… Get out your green attire!

2024 Escape to the Cape

2024 Bettina B. Irvine Invitational Classic

Batter Up… It’s time to Strike Out Alpha-1!

Cones for a Cure: Double Scoop of Fun & Fundraising!

Building Friends for a Cure Walk in memory of Lorraine Cimino

Building Friends for a Cure Training

Join us in Boston for the 16th Annual Celtic Connection

Celtic Connection 2024

2023 Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 3 Highlights

2023 Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 2 Highlights

2023 Alpha-1 Awareness Month: Week 1 Highlights

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