 Racing to Raise Awareness for Primary ImmunodeficiencyOn Sunday, April 12th four individuals with primary immunodeficiency and three supporting friends participated in the Playtri King Tut Triathlon to raise awareness for primary immunodeficiency.
By: TriForBetter In spite of this illness the relay teams placed second and third while David Brumley won first place in his age group. Since the first of the year these athletes have had to battle through bronchitis, phenomena, flu, sinus infections, surgeries, cron’s, other illnesses and the day-to-day fluctuations of chronic fatigue. “Many people diagnosed with primary immunodeficiency find it hard to get and stay active because of the frequency and severity of their infections. However, as an individual with a PI, called CVID, I understand how important it is to keep trying, especially when we have limited treatment options and no cure.” —David Brumley, TriForBetter founder About TriForBetter TriForBetter is a charity organization helping those with primary immunodeficiency and other chronic illnesses get and stay physically active. We are driven by a passion to see people move beyond the constraints of their illness and embrace the opportunities of a hope-filled future when they simply TriForBetter. http://triforbetter.com About Primary Immunodeficiency Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PI) are a group of more than 200 rare, chronic disorders in which part of the body’s immune system is missing or functions improperly. While not contagious, these diseases are caused by hereditary or genetic defects. Some types affect a single part of the immune system; others may affect one or more components of the system. For more information about this race, TriForBetter or Primary Immunodeficiency call (214)326-6885 or email David Brumley at david@triforbetter.org. End
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