Welcome to our News & Events section. Here you will find all the latest happenings within the Alpha One Foundation.
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Alpha-1 Fundraiser: The Mid-Summer's Night Ball in the Spa Hotel Lucan on the 23rd of June 2012. There will be a competition for the best dressed lady. Tickets €25, doors at 8.30 with dinner at 9.30. Music provided by John Walsh Entertainment. Contact the Alpha One Foundation on 01-8093871 for more information. |
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Every year the US Alpha-1 Foundation organise a Celtic Connection dinner around St. Patrick's Day. The event features an Irish dinner, music and dancing along with the presentation of the Irish Shilleagh award. This award is presented to researchers and doctors who are leaders in the field of Alpha-1 research. This year the award was presented to Professor Gerry McElvaney. Prof. McElvaney is Professor of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the RCSI. He also runs the only dedicated Alpha-1 clinic in Ireland based at Beaumont Hospital. You can read the full article here. |
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The 29th of February 2012 is the 5th International Rare Disease Day, and to raise awareness of this day a promotional video was recorded featuring people who have a rare disease. The video can be seen here. The video was shot in Dublin and includes one of our Alpha-1 patients, Josephine McGuirk. You can read Josephine's story in her own words here. |
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Love Your Lungs Campaign On Monday the 13th of February 2012 a group of Irish charities teamed up with Olympic Champion Dr. Ronnie Delany to promote healthy lungs by highlighting symptoms of lung disease and the importance of early intervention. The Irish Lung Health Alliance includes: - Irish Thoracic Society
- Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland
- Irish Lung Fibrosis Association
- Ben Bulben COPD Support Group
- Irish Sleep Apnoea Trust
- Asthma Society of Ireland
- The Irish Cancer Society
- Irish Sarcoidosis Network |
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Alpha-1 Charity Night
Live music with the group ‘Pomp.’
Saturday, 18th February 2012. Slaughtered Lamb, Main St, Swords
Doors open at 8pm, music starts at 9.30pm. Admission only €5 with raffles and spot prizes on the night. Contact 01-8093871 for more information and bookings. |
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