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October 7, 2024

Raising Awareness One Race at a Time

Michael Allen, Alpha and Support Group Co-Leader from Schenectady, New York continues his virtual fundraising campaign in 2024. The Alpha-1 […]

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October 7, 2024

MassAlpha Support Group Thanks Plasma Donors

Photo (left to right): Judy Thomas, Karin Pittsley, Liz Chase, Lori Mitcheroney, Liz Reid, Joyce Croci, Michaela Perry On Saturday, […]

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October 4, 2024

In memory of Fred Walsh, beloved Alpha and Friend

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Alpha-1 community leader Fred Walsh passed away peacefully on […]

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October 3, 2024

September 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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October 2, 2024

Recognizing World Oxygen Day, October 2, 2024

World Oxygen Day celebrates everyone who benefits from oxygen therapy. From babies to adults, millions of people rely on oxygen […]

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September 30, 2024

Alpha-1 Foundation Mourns the Loss of Fred Walsh

Dear Alpha-1 Community, It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share with you the passing of Fred […]

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September 19, 2024

New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan – A Patient’s Guide

Medicare patients in the Part D prescription drug program often face significant out-of-pocket costs early in the year while trying […]

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September 10, 2024

August 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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September 9, 2024

The ERS International Congress 2024

The ERS International Congress 2024 is happening in Vienna, Austria, hosted by The European Respiratory Society (ERS). This is the largest […]

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September 5, 2024

Join Team Alpha-1: Escape to the Cape

Celebrating 40 Years of the American Lung Association’s (ALA) Escape to the Cape and 28 Years of Partnership with the […]

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August 27, 2024

Living well with Alpha-1: One man’s journey from truck driving to advocacy

Daniel Grimm spent decades as a certified professional driver of tractor-trailers, hauling loads up and down the East Coast. It […]

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August 26, 2024

Inhaled alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) restores lower respiratory tract protease- antiprotease homeostasis and reduces inflammation in AAT-deficient individuals: A randomized phase 2 study 

Mark Brantly1, James Stocks2, Jorge Lascano1, Tammy Flagg1, Ann M. Jeffers2, Shuzi Z. Owens2, Torry A. Tucker2, Megan Devine2 Noga […]

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August 14, 2024

July 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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August 6, 2024

C-Path Welcomes New Advisory Membersto Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Consortium

Critical Path Institute’s (C-Path) Critical Path for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (CPA-1) consortium today announced the addition of several key advisory […]

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August 5, 2024

Biomarkers Associated with Future Severe Liver Disease in Children with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

“For many years we have known that most kids with ZZ Alpha-1 do fine, but a few get very sick […]

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July 25, 2024

Kelly, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Plasma-Based Medicines

Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Preserving Life-saving Access to Specialty Medicines in America […]

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July 23, 2024

Those with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency depend on plasma donations

Plasma Hero, an initiative of the Immune Deficiency Foundation, spotlights Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in a recent article.  Thank you to […]

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July 10, 2024

Raising Alpha-1 Awareness in Oregon

Natasha Durant, Alpha Mom and Oregon Support Group Co-Leader began planning for the local 4th of July parade early this year! […]

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July 10, 2024

Verona Pharmaceuticals announces FDA approval for Ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre), a treatment for COPD

On June 26, 2024, Verona Pharmaceuticals announced that its new medication, Ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre), was approved by the U.S. Food and […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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July 2, 2024

The Alpha-1 Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The Alpha-1 Foundation announces the selection of two new members of the board of directors, Erin Carr and Alice Turner, […]

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July 2, 2024

Jon Hagstrom selected for ATS Patient Advisory Roundtable (PAR)

The American Thoracic Society (ATS) Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR) is an essential part of the ATS structure. Comprised of CEOs […]

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