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In the light of the recent devastating events that have hit several areas in the Atlantic region, The Kidney Foundation extends its thoughts and support to the Atlantic kidney community and all those affected by Hurricane Fiona.
 
The Kidney Foundation Atlantic Branch remains committed to ensuring that the kidney community is supported, especially during these challenging times. “Our top priority at the moment is the safety of those affected by the storm and to offer them the resources needed to stay on top of their kidney health,” says Shelley Grogan, Executive Director of The Kidney Foundation Atlantic Branch. “We encourage kidney patients and their families who are experiencing challenges related to the storm and kidney health to reach out to the Atlantic office for support.”
 
Patients needing assistance can contact Rosanna Mitchell, Senior Programs Coordinator & Office Administrator at 709.753.8999 or 1.800.563.0626, or by email at  rosanna.mitchell@kidney.ca.
 
Scheduled events in the Atlantic region have been postponed:

• The Inspiration Dinner, scheduled to be held in Charlottetown, PEI has been postponed to a later date. The Atlantic Branch is already working on a new date, possibly in November, which will be announced soon. Please stay tuned to the new date announcement.
• Kidney Walks in Sydney and Port Hawksbury, NS and St. John, NB: these events have been amended to a virtual walk to be done at your leisure and when it is safe to do so.
• Bridgewater Liverpool Walk postponed to October 2. Registration will open at 9:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 10 a.m. The walk will take place at LaHave Heights.
• Eastern Avalon Walk postponed to October 23. Registration will open at 9:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10:30 a.m. The walk will take place at Gloria Pearson Community Centre, 25 Holden Street, Mount Pearl.

For support with the Kidney Walk , or guidance on how to submit a donation, in Nova Scotia,  contact Nancy Boudreau by phone at 902.200.7764 or by email nancy.boudreau@kidney.ca, and in New Brunswick and Newfoundland contact Kimberley Auciello, by phone at 902.200.8539 or by email kimberley.auciello@kidney.ca. You can also visit www.kidneywalk.ca for more information.