The phrase "together we are stronger" is especially apt in the context of Alpha-1. Alpha-1 Foundation Ireland works closely with the following organisations to advocate for Irish individuals with Alpha-1, as well as those affected by lung disease and rare diseases:
- The Medical Research Charities Group (MRCG)
- Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science and Industry (IPPOSI)
- The Irish Thoracic Society (ITS)
- COPD Support Ireland (www.copd.ie)
- Irish Donor Network (IDN)
- The Irish Lung Health Alliance
- European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS)
- Department of Health and Children (click here for speech by the Minister for Health at the opening of the Alpha One Suite in 2004)
- The Health Service Executive (HSE)
- The Alpha-1 Foundation (USA)