John W. Walsh
American NGO leader and patient advocate, 1949–2017 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John W. Walsh (February 4, 1949 – March 7, 2017) was an American non-profit leader and patient advocate. After being diagnosed with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, he co-founded the Alpha-1 Foundation and AlphaNet, both of which serve people diagnosed with that condition, and the COPD Foundation, which serves people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. As an advocate for alpha-1 and COPD patients, Walsh lobbied before Congress for increased research funding and medical benefits for patients, and served on a number of health-related committees and organizations.
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John W. Walsh | |
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Born | (1949-02-04)February 4, 1949 |
Died | March 7, 2017(2017-03-07) (aged 68) |
Nationality | American |
Organization(s) | Alpha-1 Foundation AlphaNet COPD Foundation |
Website | alpha1 alphanet copdfoundation |
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