TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2017 /CNW/ - Immunodeficiency Canada's
awareness/fundraising campaign, the #PIechallenge, is still going
strong with 3 weeks left. The six-month long campaign ends on
March 14th, 2017. The
best 3 #PIechallenge submissions will receive incredible prizes
from Starbucks and Jimmy's Coffee.
The #PIechallenge is simple: bake a pie, post a photo of it on
social media with Immunodeficiency Canada's copy/paste message, tag
3 friends to take on the challenge, and donate $5.00 to the cause. The campaign has raised
almost $2,000 already! Who doesn't
love Pie?
The campaign is raising funds for individuals with Primary
Immunodeficiency. PI occurs in people with immune systems that are
either missing or defective. Lack of awareness means that between
70-90% of PI sufferers remain undiagnosed. With early
diagnosis, proper care and optimal treatment, individuals with PI
can live full and rewarding lives.
Immunodeficiency Canada is a
national registered charity. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Chaim Roifman, the non-profit's vision is "To
cure Primary Immunodeficiency (PI)". Today Immunodeficiency Canada
provides education and research into a cure for PI. The
organization also focuses on patient support, such as providing
emergency financial assistance for families who have a child with
PI in a hospital.
About Immunodeficiency Canada:
Immunodeficiency
Canada is a respected Canadian
leader in the field of genetic disease of the immune system. A
national registered charity (87276 0897 RR0001) working with 16 PI
diagnosis and treatment centres across Canada. For a complete listing of
programs visit: www.immunodeficiency.ca.
SOURCE Immunodeficiency Canada