British Columbia
Learn about the BC Chapter of ImmUnity Canada and see what’s happening in your area.
Primary Immunodeficiency in BC
Steering Committee Chair:
Jan Kelly (Vancouver)
Steering Committee:
BC has a steering committee with a group of dedicated volunteers that look into issues facing the Chapter, plan events and look at patient needs.
Issues and Advocacy
SCID Newborn Screening
“Thank you to all who helped get SCID included in the newborn screening program! As of October 1st, 2022, all babies in BC will be screened for SCID.”
Paid Plasma
“With the passing of the Voluntary Blood Donations Act in 2018, the NDP banned compensation for plasma.”
Featured Member
Bryan Hemingway
Vancouver, BC
- Patient, Volunteer, Peer Support Coach, Chapter Steering Committee Member
- Host of “Slice of PI” Podcast
- Recipient of the 2017 R. Michael Whelan Award
Bryan Hemingway is a queer and disabled healthcare interpreter and a graduate student based in British Columbia. He is passionate about promoting health equity via community-engaged scholarship and believes that human stories are a powerful tool for social and system change.
Get involved in B.C.
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Volunteer with Us
Our community is built by volunteers like you. Share your time and skills to help Canadians with PI live well.
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News & Resources for your Area
News, updates and patient stories from the BC chapter of ImmUnity Canada.
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