When we started the Foundation, one of our goals was to make sure that no other child living with Primary Immunodeficiency would have to be alone. Inspired by Jeffrey, we created Kids with Immune DeficiencieS (KIDS) Day in 1988 to provide children living with PI a fun-filled day away from hospitals and doctor’s offices to meet each other, connect, and develop friendships in a casual environment. The program was started for our JMF Kids, but now we’re thrilled to include patients from ages 0-102!
KIDS Day is provided at no cost to patients and families. This community event is a great way to meet other parents who are managing a PI diagnosis and build your support network. It’s our hope that these events provide some light and fun for our JMF community members who miss days of their normal life stuck in doctor’s offices or sick at home.
There have been over 600 KIDS Days since we started the program, and we are thrilled that in-person events are once again becoming a possibility. Past virtual events have included an educational component with local expert immunologists and nurses followed by a fun event for patients to participate in. We’ve funded personal tours of zoos, visits to museums, baseball games, movie nights, and more.
Ask your immunologist if they participate in KIDS Day to learn more!