Walk fundraises to support primary immunodeficiency awareness

WHEATON, Ill. (WLS) -- Primary immunodeficiency disease affects 250,000 people in the U.S. who are born with an immune system either compromised or absent.

Without an immune system, the risk of serious infections can pose a deadly threat. There are more than 200 types of PI diseases, but many people still go undetected for the disease.

That's why the Immune Deficiency Foundation is hosting its second annual IDF Walk for Primary Immunodeficiency on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Cantigny Park, in Wheaton, lll.

The one mile walk will serve as an opportunity for patients, their families, their supporters and the general public to raise funds to support IDF and awareness about primary immunodeficiency diseases.

Robin and Reed Bettenhausen joined ABC7 Eyewitness News live from Cantigny Park before they walked in the event.

IDF Walk for Primary Immunodeficiency

Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m.-noon

Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Ill.

Admission: Walkers raise money to support the Immune Deficiency Foundation

Can people still come out and join at the time of our interview? The walk will start soon after the interview, but information and sponsor booths will remain open until later in the morning.

Is this open to the public? Yes

How can people get involved after the talkback? Visit http://www.primaryimmune.org to learn more about resources available and if you may have a Primary Immunodeficiency Disease.