Don't miss
The Golden Gala
- get your tickets today!
On Thursday, November 6th, The Kidney Foundation of Canada will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with The Golden Gala, presented by Patrick and Barbara Keenan & Family. The Golden Gala will be an extravagant affair to remember, bringing together supporters of The Kidney Foundation of Canada for an evening of elegance and celebration at the Allstream Centre in Toronto. The evening features a special performance by Grammy Award-winning Chantal Kreviazuk. We look forward to having your join us for The Golden Gala Dinner & After Party. Please read this personal message from Gala Chair Dean Newman.
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Featured Recipe from the
Kidney Community Kitchen
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The Kidney Foundation of Canada 1599 Hurontario St. Mississauga, Ontario L5G 4S1 [email protected] |
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with wife Carol & daughter Summer |
Kidney Walk 2014 Season is Here!
Walk for someONE you love
with kidney disease
It's not too late to get involved in this year's Kidney Walk. The Mann family from Belleville set their sights on making dad, Kevin Mann, a Kidney Walk Champion. Kevin had lofty plans, and exceeded his goal of $1,000. On dialysis for 11 years, Kevin and his family are dedicated participants and Kidney Walk Champions. Thank you for your tremendous efforts, Mann Family!
We need your help to reach our goal of $850,000.
Register today at www.kidneywalk.ca or call 1.800.387.4474 ext.4961.
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Your support makes
a positive, lasting impact
Your support helps The Kidney Foundation invest in many Ontario-based kidney research projects:
Did you know we are currently supporting 92 research projects. Researchers work in centres in Ottawa, Hamilton, London and Toronto.
Your support helps The Kidney Foundation help patients:
Nationally, The Kidney Foundation provided close to $1 million in short-term emergency financial support in 2013. This includes emergency support to assist with things like medication, and travel. In addition, The Kidney Foundation supports patients and their families to attend Camp Dorset each year.
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Hey, caregivers! Don't forget your own needs
Family caregivers are a central support to people living with kidney disease, especially those on home dialysis. They help with the patient's day-to-day medical needs, and see first-hand the emotional ups and downs of being a kidney patient.
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Strongly character driven, this documentary about organ donation awareness showcases the many challenges in the lives of the renal patients, capturing their daily trials and triumphs in their battle for survival.
The Ward will be available online for a month on the CBC website, starting September 1st. Watch the trailer on http://www.cbc.ca/absolutelycanadian/alberta/
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