August 16, 2014 BBQ for Alpha-1

Saddle-up for Alpha-1 Cowboy Cookout Steak BBQ

 

Alpha-1 Canada, an organization that supports patients with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and located in Windsor is hosting a Cowboy Cookout Steak BBQ and dance fund raising event on Saturday August 16 at the Riverside Sportsman’s Club. The event has a western theme and is called “Saddle-up for Alpha-1 Cowboy Cookout Steak BBQ.”

Could your family’s’ Asthma or COPD be hereditary? Portions of the proceeds from Saddle Up will go towards helping organ transplant recipients and the A-1 Kids Program to support affected children, their parents and families deal with Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.  Wear your cowboy gear and support men, women and children suffering from this often debilitating rare disease with no known cure and often resulting in liver or lung transplants. 

 

Live music for dancing under the stars will be provided by Big Louie and the Band.

The event begins at 5:30 pm on Saturday August 16th outdoors at the Riverside Sportsman’s Club, 10835 Riverside Drive East, Windsor, ON.

 

No cowboy hat? No worries, hats will be for sale at the event as well as other fun activities and a Horseman’s Raffle.

Tickets are only $40 per person. For more information and tickets please call Alpha-1 Canada at 519-258-1444, extension 102.

 

Please note that you must be 19 years or older to attend.

 

What:             Saddle-up for Alpha-1 Cowboy Cookout Steak BBQ

When:            Saturday August 16th, 5:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Where:          Riverside Sportsman’s Club, 10835 Riverside Drive East, Windsor

Price:             $40 per person

About Alpha-1 Canada

Alpha-1 Canada’s mission is to provide information, education and support to Canadians affected by Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; inform and educate the medical community about Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; and generate broad awareness about this genetic liver, lung and skin disease.

Alpha-1 Canada Programs and Services include a toll free patient support hotline, available to patients, their caregivers, family members as well as healthcare providers for information and counseling; annual patient education days held in a different province each year; a Medical Advisory Board that meets regularly and provides the board of directors and staff with information on the latest advances in research and treatments; website (www.alpha1canada.ca); newsletter; print materials designed specifically for patients and physicians are distributed and are available free of charge to anyone; patient support is offered through a variety of methods, including e-mail, the hotline, one-on-one peer support, support groups as well as our "drop-in support group" that meets regularly by telephone conference offering the ability to interact with others from across Canada and hear from expert guest speakers; and public policy initiatives, we keep involved and informed about government activities related to healthcare and drug coverage and participate in supporting those initiatives that will benefit the Canadian Alpha-1 Community especially with respect to reimbursement for treatment.

by Richard Rosenthal

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