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The cards were dealt and the energy in the room was electric as supporters gathered for the second annual Night at the Casino benefiting the Yellow Bear Foundation. The evening was a celebration of community, generosity, and the growing momentum behind our mission to create a brighter tomorrow for those impacted by primary immunodeficiency. Throughout the evening, we enjoyed casino-style games, live entertainment from Bluewater Kings Band, hand-rolled cigars, food and drinks,

For Ezra Fineman, living with Hyper IgM syndrome meant growing up with hospital rooms, treatments, and uncertainty long before most kids his age understood what illness really was. Diagnosed as an infant after severe pneumonia, vomiting, and dangerous weight loss, Ezra’s early years were shaped by a rare primary immunodeficiency that left his immune system unable to function properly.

Get ready for an immersive night of Star Wars characters, planetarium shows, and giant-screen excitement as A Night in the Galaxy takes over the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday, February 21. From museum exhibits and surprise photo ops to a special showing of Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, this family-friendly event promises unforgettable fun for fans of all ages.

For many families living with primary immunodeficiency (PI), answers don’t come easily. Symptoms can appear slowly, change over time, or affect multiple systems in the body—making diagnosis a long and frustrating journey. Vivianne’s story is one example of how persistence, connection, and the right care can make all the difference. Vivianne lives with CTLA-4 Deficiency, a rare primary immunodeficiency that affects the immune system’s ability to regulate itself. Rather than si

When Simon was born, there was no immediate sign that anything was wrong. But at just 11 days old, he was hospitalized with a high fever...

Peoria, IL — The Yellow Bear Foundation is proud to announce the official opening of the Yellow Bear Foundation Office of Immunology &...

We are opening a brand-new medical office in Peoria through a powerful partnership with Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma SC!

Some heroes wear capes. Others wear hospital bracelets and a brave smile. When Ava was born, her parents had no idea they’d be navigating...

If you ever meet Laura Zamora, you’ll notice something right away—her joy. It’s not performative. It’s not forced. It’s the kind of joy...

When Tessa Decker stepped onto the stage at the Arnold Sports Festival, she didn’t expect to win. It was her first time competing in pole...