The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Ontario Branch
Donate Now!
Featured Recipe 

roasted red pepper dip
golf-club.jpg
Tee off in support of The Kidney Foundation of Canada.
kidney walk
Online registration is now open. Build your team and plan to join us this fall in a community near you.
  
Like us on Facebook
 
Follow us on Twitter
 
View our videos on YouTube
 
View our photos on flickr
 
  
The Kidney Foundation
of Canada
Ontario Branch
1599 Hurontario St.
Mississauga, Ontario L5G 4S1
[email protected]
  
May 2015
  Canadian Nursing Week
Ottawa Civic Nephromaniacs
Ottawa Civic Nephromaniacs

Rare is the time when a hospital nurse fosters a long-term patient relationship that spans years, much less decades. That is very much the case with dialysis nurses, however, as patients can be on dialysis for that duration. Just ask Agnes Zielinski, a nurse at Ottawa's Civic Hospital. Drawn to the profession 30 years ago, she has spent 23 of them as a hemodialysis nurse. Her career choice was obvious - she embraced health care and the role nurses play in taking care of people.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada held its Ontario Volunteer Awards on Saturday, May 2, 2015, to recognize and thank hard working individuals, groups, and community partners for their dedication and support. Emcee Sue Tkachuk, chair of the Ontario Volunteer Development Network, presented awards to volunteers who have made a significant contribution to The Kidney Foundation's mission and vision based on criteria such as leadership, education and stewardship. Click here to read about the Ontario Branch award winners.

In addition, two Kidney Foundation volunteers, Michael McCormick and Shirley Pulkkinen, were recently lauded for their varied contributions in the renal community with Human Touch Awards. Click here to find out more about Shirley and Michael's contributions, as well as other winners of the Ontario Renal Network and Cancer Care Ontario Human Touch Awards.
 

The Kidney Foundation of Canada's  Blue Builder program allows members of our community to raise money and awareness "their way." With some help and guidance from the Foundation, these supporters host a wide variety of events designed to help reduce the burden on those living with kidney disease. 
Liz, Paul and Kiersten Brooks
"Blue Builders" Liz, Paul and Kiersten Brooks

Everyone loves to hit the great outdoors during the warm weather and for most of us food plays a large part in our summer activities. But it is important to keep in mind that warm temperatures, while ideal for picnics and barbecues, also provide an inviting environment for bacteria and other pathogens in food to multiply rapidly and cause foodborne illness.
In the news
A mother's gift of life
St. Catharines Standard

These students have a flair for fashion
Soo Today.com
calendar

Find out more about events in your community: