Walk For Primary Immunodeficiency

Philadelphia, PA - The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF),
is pleased to announce the greater Philadelphia area will host the inaugural
Walk for Primary Immunodeficiency.  The
1.2 mile walk will serve as an opportunity to join the immunodeficiency
community and raise funds and awareness about primary immunodeficiency
diseases.  All proceeds benefit IDF.

Primary immunodeficiency diseases, or PI, affect children
and adults who are born with an immune system that’s either absent or severely
compromised, which leads to a greater risk of infections. In most cases, there
is a pattern of chronic infections before primary immunodeficiency is
suspected. There are more than 185 types of PI – some are relatively common and
others are quite rare and while there are approximately 250,000 people
diagnosed with PI in the United States, thousands more go undetected. Because
PI can lead to serious and debilitating diseases, it’s critical to get an early
diagnosis and proper medical care.

Full details and registration information are available at:
www.walkforPI.org

or call the Immune Deficiency Foundation directly at
800-296-4433.