Ontario Branch
Annual General
Meeting
Saturday, May 2, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Sandman Toronto Airport Hotel
55 Reading Court, Toronto
For information contact:
1.800.387.4474 ext.4972
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Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning out your closets and maybe your driveway, too!
The Kidney Foundation has two recycling programs to help you reduce, reuse and recycle.
1.866.788.2277
1.800.414.3484
Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day at work?
Consider organizing a clothing drive to benefit The Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Contact Frances at [email protected]
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The Kidney Foundation
of Canada
Ontario Branch
1599 Hurontario St.
Mississauga, Ontario L5G 4S1
[email protected]
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This year, during  National Volunteer Week, we would like to take a moment to celebrate our amazing volunteers so few are featuring interviews with some of those who make a difference in our kidney community. |
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April is National Oral Health Month. Dialysis patients and transplant recipients need to pay special attention to their oral health.
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National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week
April 19-25
A kidney transplants represent the best available treatment option for those living with kidney disease. Help spread the word by joining Trillium Gift of Life Network's #1saves8 challenge on social media by posting your photo or video about the fact that one organ donor can save 8 lives. To add a twibbon to your social media feeds, click here.
Fast Facts:
- 4600 Canadians are on the waiting list for an organ; 75% are waiting for a kidney.
- The need for kidneys is outpacing the supply of donors.
- 40% of kidney transplants come from living donors.
- Over 5 years a transplant costs the healthcare system $200,000 less than dialysis while improving quality of life as well.
- It takes only a few minutes to register your wishes. Click the button below to register today.
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Personal Story
Biking, running or swimming, Courtney Doyle doesn't let a kidney transplant get in her way
In 1972, American swimmer, Mark Spitz participated in seven Olympic events and won seven medals. Impressive. This past summer, Smiths Falls, Ontario resident, Courtney Doyle, participated in the Canadian Transplant games and participated in six events and won six medals. Very impressive! Why? Because Courtney is just 12 years old.
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Newsroom - Ontario.ca
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