Member Stories

IDFA members share their experience of living with immunodeficiency.

Real People. Real Stories. In their own words.

Steve’s Story

Steve’s Story

If it hadn’t been for his plasma donation, Steve wonders if he would have ever discovered his immunodeficiency. This is his story…

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Kelly’s Story

Kelly’s Story

Kelly’s second child was born only 18 months after her first, and from birth, she could tell something was not quite right. This is her story…

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Carol’s Story

Carol’s Story

Throughout her life, she has lived in different places and visited may countries, which has changed her life in many ways. This is her story.

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Nic’s Story

Nic’s Story

Over the years, Nic has had many doctors turn her away for being ‘too complex a case’ however her now doctor is the perfect person to help her! This is her story…

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Michelle’s Story

Michelle’s Story

In 2020, when Michelle celebrated her 56th birthday she was finally diagnosed with Hypogammaglobulinemia after years of unknown causes to her being unwell. This is her story…

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Vanessa’s Story

Vanessa’s Story

On her 23rd Birthday, Vanessa was diagnosed with Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID). This is her story…

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