Walkin' the Streets of Bakersfield for Alpha-1
Please Join us in our efforts to support the
Alpha-1 Foundation!
This cause is very important to us. Your donation will help support the great programs and research conducted by the Alpha-1 Foundation to find a cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a rare, genetic disease. Alpha-1 causes, most frequently, severe lung disease such as: COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, or. lung transplant. It can also cause severe liver disease leading to cirrhosis and liver transplant. An Alpha-1 Patient can be affected by one, either, or in both ways. In either case, it can happen even to those with no history of smoking or drinking. Alpha-1 is genetic. The gene passes through families. There is currently no cure for Alpha-1 and limited treatments are available.
We are walking to raise awareness of our condition and to raise funds to contribute toward dedicated Alpha-1 research and finding a cure to this debilitating disease.
Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!