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Charity Fashion Sale

Charity Fashion Sale

In aid of the Alpha One Foundation

Glenroyal Hotel, Friday 19th February, 7.30pm - till late.

Music with DJ, spot prizes and raffles galore. Tickets €5. Large selection of new and nearly new clothes on available on the night. Contact 01-8093871 for more details.
 
Charity Fashion Sale
Thursday, 04 February 2010 16:17

Charity Fashion Sale

In aid of the Alpha One Foundation

Glenroyal Hotel, Friday 19th February, 7.30pm - till late.

Music with DJ, spot prizes and raffles galore. Tickets €5. Large selection of new and nearly new clothes on available on the night. Contact 01-8093871 for more details.
 

During the past twelve months we made quite a lot of progress with our main programme – The Targeted Detection Programme - and are proud to have tested 3,000 persons for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.

The Alpha One Foundation have built up very good working relationships with the labs in various hospitals throughout the country. We have now signed agreements with the Research Ethics Committees of all the relevant hospitals and institutions.
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What is Alpha 1 Antitrypsin?

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin is an important protein produced by the liver, which is released into the bloodstream and travels to the lungs. It protects the lungs from the destructive actions of common illnesses and exposures, particularly tobacco smoke.

Alpha 1 Deficiency

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha 1) is an inherited genetic condition and along with Cystic Fibrosis it is the commonest fatal disease in Ireland. It is estimated to affect more than 1000 people nationally

Welcome to Alpha One Foundation

Alpha One Foundation was established in 2001 to promote research into Alpha 1, to improve diagnosis, treatment and to improve life expectancy and lifestyle of people with this condition.