News and Updates
Stay up to date with news about primary immunodeficiency disorders and the ImmUnity Canada community.
Community Comes Together for Zoey and Misha: Stem Cell Swab Drive Raises Awareness and Hope
On June 10th, 2025, a heartfelt collaboration between SickKids Immunology Clinical Nurse Specialist Jessica Willett Pachul, Canadian Blood Services, and Peel Regional Police brought the community together for a special cause. A...
Ontario to Exempt Canada Disability Benefit as Income
The Ontario government intends to exempt the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as income so that social assistance recipients would receive the benefit without seeing a reduction in their provincial social...
In Loving Memory of Christine Duncan-Wilson (1961-2025)
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our esteemed colleague, Christine Duncan-Wilson. Christine was more than a leader — she was a visionary, a mentor, and a tireless advocate for our organization. Over a decade...
Scholarship & Grant Applications are Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that our Youth Higher Education Scholarships & Immunology Resident Research Grant are once again open for applications! The Youth Higher Education Scholarships are open to anyone aged 17-25...
Volunteer Spotlight – Michelle
Name: Michelle Volunteer Position/s: Community Connect Facilitator for Older Adults When did you start volunteering with us? January 2024 What motivated you to volunteer?Living with CVID myself, I understand how isolating and...
Volunteer Spotlight – Makayla
Name: Makayla Volunteer Position/s: Halifax Walk for Immunodeficiency 2024 - set-up and registration desk, meeting Halifax mayor [for World Primary Immunodeficiency Week] When did you start volunteering with us?I started...
Meet Angela R. – World PI Week
How has primary immunodeficiency impacted your daily life? It made me think about how I could pivot if I needed to so I could still do the things I love and enjoy. What's one misconception about primary immunodeficiencies that...
Delia’s Story – World PI Week
How has primary immunodeficiency impacted your daily life, including work, school, or social activities? PI makes me terribly aware of the numbers of other people, their health status and whether they have scent on the moment I...