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Charity Fashion Sale

Charity Fashion Sale a Great Success

Friendship and Community Spirit is alive and well in Maynooth, County Kildare. The wonderful success of Friday night’s Charity Fashion Sale in aid of The Alpha One Foundation is a testament to everyone involved.

The event was organised by 3 Alpha-1 patients Josephine McGuirk, Crea Sheahan and well known local woman Orla Keane. We were overwhelmed by the amazing support of friends, family, local business and of course the community who arrived in great numbers and helped us to raise over €5,000 for the Foundation which is a Research Charity for genetic respiratory and liver disease.

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Charity Fashion Sale
Monday, 22 February 2010 16:21

Charity Fashion Sale a Great Success

Friendship and Community Spirit is alive and well in Maynooth, County Kildare. The wonderful success of Friday night’s Charity Fashion Sale in aid of The Alpha One Foundation is a testament to everyone involved.

The event was organised by 3 Alpha-1 patients Josephine McGuirk, Crea Sheahan and well known local woman Orla Keane. We were overwhelmed by the amazing support of friends, family, local business and of course the community who arrived in great numbers and helped us to raise over €5,000 for the Foundation which is a Research Charity for genetic respiratory and liver disease.

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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.

 
Swine Flu
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 11:24
Update on Swine Flu Vaccination Programme Please see the below information which was issued by the HSE:

The HSE and Department of Health have announced details of the Swine Flu Vaccination Programme, which will commence on 2nd November.

As very few people in Ireland have any immunity to Swine Flu, over the coming months, the HSE will offer a Swine Flu vaccine to the entire population.  However, as the vaccine is being delivered in phases, we will start with the people who are more at risk from Swine Flu.

 

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2nd Annual Alpha One Foundation Chopin Recital In Aid of Respiratory Research
Monday, 12 October 2009 09:26
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The Alpha One Foundation would like to cordially invite you and your friends to our 2nd Annual Chopin Recital in The Mansion House on October 8th at 7pm.  We offer you an evening of classical music away from the doom and gloom that has been dominating the headlines recently. Think of an evening spent in the elegant rooms of the Mansion House with a wine reception followed by an hour of enchanting music.


 
Annual Patient Meeting
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 13:18
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The annual Alpha-1 patient meeting will be held on Saturday 10th October at 10.30am in Marino Institute of Education on Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. All Alpha-1 patients and their families are invited to attend this forum. Invited speakers will be discussing issues relevant to Alpha-1 patients, including disease management, current research, and ongoing clinical trials in Beaumont Hospital.



 
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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