The Canadian Immunodeficiencies Patient Organization (CIPO) became a registered charity in 1998. We have been growing in leaps and bounds since then, and working hard to assist patients in understanding their immune disorders, and treatment options through education and other resources.

It is said, "that a burden shared is a burden lessened", and many patients tell us the moment they found out they were not the only one dealing with their disorder, that their whole mindset changed for the better.

CIPO is a place where patients meet and talk to other patients with primary or secondary immune disorders, both on line and in person.

We devote substantial resources to educating families, the public, and the medical community about these disorders, and also to advocating for patients both indivdually and as a group.

CIPO has six regional chapters in Canada that hold regular meetings and offer a number of services to patients such as providing literature, advocacy, organizing support meetings, referrals, and sponsoring educational and social events. « less