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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

The Big Red Alphas Scoop Up Success  

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 […]

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July 1, 2026
June 2026 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by […]

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July 1, 2026
Kristen Mehan: Everesting Challenge for a Cure 

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

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June 17, 2026
2026 Alpha-1 Foundation National Conference 

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) hosted the 2026 A1F National Conference from June 5th through June 7th in San Diego, California. As the largest annual […]

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June 11, 2026
Grifols Supports AlphaDetect to Accelerate Detection of Alpha-1

The sponsorship will help expand proven strategies to consistently detect a genetic, irreversible, and progressive condition in patients with liver […]

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June 10, 2026
May 2026 PubMed Articles

The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is proud to provide a monthly list of articles from researchers that have been funded by […]

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June 1, 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 […]

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May 27, 2026
A1F 2026 Grant Award Reception 

The annual A1F Grant Awards Reception took place last night in Orlando, FL during the American Thoracic Society (ATS) International […]

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May 27, 2026
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SPOTLIGHT

Ice Cream for Alpha-1

For the third year in a row, Nora Kemmerer and Chelsea Boring are hosting an Ice Cream for Alpha-1 fundraiser and inspiring others to do the same. Their dedication demonstrates how a simple summer gathering can bring people together, raise awareness, and support the Alpha-1 community.

This summer, consider hosting your own Ice Cream for Alpha-1 event with family, friends, coworkers, or your local support group. Every scoop shared helps fund critical research and programs while bringing us one step closer to a cure.

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