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Kenneth Finch has never been one to waste an afternoon sitting at home. An outdoorsman, handyman, and vinyl sign maker for many years, his Alpha-1 diagnosis was the first time in his life that he thought he might actually have to slow down. But after making a few minor adjustments, he learned to keep doing…
Hi, my name is Lois Lange and I would like to introduce myself as your AlphaNet Coordinator. I live in Boise, Idaho. As an Alpha-1 patient myself, I am aware of the problems that arise because of this condition. To be able to provide education and support is an important goal for me. I was…
Hello to all, my name is Robert (Bob) Nichols and I would like to introduce myself as your AlphaNet Coordinator. Born and raised in Maryland, I am currently living in Forest Hill with my 22-year-old son and my 18-year-old daughter. We are a close family unit and spend as much time as possible together. They…
Hi! My name is Cherie Yure and I would like to introduce myself as your AlphaNet Coordinator. I grew up in Southern California, and received a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University, where I met my husband. We have been happily married since 1990 and have two sons, a daughter, and one grandson. We…
Hello, my name is Steve Byrnes and I would like to introduce myself as your AlphaNet Coordinator. I live in Chalfont, Pennsylvania where I enjoy golfing, DIY projects, exercising almost every day, and trying to get better at playing bass guitar. I have two grown children who are out on their own. As a young…
Hello, my name is Carole Martin and I’d like to introduce myself as your AlphaNet Coordinator. I am from a military family and lived in many places. Very early in life I learned about the joy of travel and seeing new places. In 2004, after a year of chronic respiratory illnesses, my primary care physician…
Hi, my name is Deborah (Debbie) Labud I would like to introduce myself as your AlphaNet Coordinator. I currently live in Micanopy, Florida. I have 3 children, 7 grandchildren, along with 7 great-grandchildren! I enjoy family events, travel, making crafts, volunteering, cooking, and bike riding. I started smoking at 17. I did not have health…
Hi, my name is Lisa Ann Riddle and I would like to introduce myself as your AlphaNet Coordinator. I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with my husband Eric. I was born and raised in Tennessee. I am the proud mother of 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 in July 1998 right…
Michael (Mike) Allen has been an AlphaNet subscriber for over two decades. Read on to learn all about how this active Alpha gives back to his community while woodworking and competing in the world’s premier online racing game. Mike Allen is from a small, close-knit community in upstate New York. Growing up surrounded by other…
Hello! My name is Siobhan (Shi-von) Lestina and I am AlphaNet’s REACH Coordinator. REACH is AlphaNet’s program for severely affected Alphas who are not currently on augmentation therapy. I grew up in Northern Ireland but now call Missouri my home, where I live with my husband, my two children, and my fur baby who is…
Tom Dailey was diagnosed with Alpha-1 in 1991 and was one of the first Alphas to join the AlphaNet program as a subscriber. Tom and his wife Susan were married for 50 years before Tom passed away in November 2020. These fierce advocates of the Alpha-1 community shared a life and bond that few get…
It is with great sadness that we share the news that veteran AlphaNet Coordinator Gayle Allison Tipper passed away on March 9, 2021. Gayle joined AlphaNet in 1999 and devoted more than 21 years to serving the Alpha-1 community. Gayle was deeply passionate about Alpha-1 education and helped countless Alphas find needed resources and support…
