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Aug 18, 2020

$150,000 Gift Helps Change Lives For Those Affected By Kidney Disease

The Kidney Foundation is pleased to announce iA Financial Group has generously donated $150,000 to the Challenging Limits * Changing Lives Campaign. The funds will be used towards assisting individuals and their families affected by kidney disease through patient services and prevention initiatives.

“Due to the pandemic, the demand for our core program that offers financial assistance for people affected by kidney disease experiencing emergent expenses, has been overwhelmed. Also, education and prevention of kidney disease is crucial, keeping Manitobans healthier for longer,” explains Armando Versace, Director, Programs and Communications at The Kidney Foundation, Manitoba Branch.

Manitoba has the highest rate of kidney disease in the Canada, and there is no cure. The two leading causes of kidney disease – diabetes and high blood pressure – are on the rise in our province. Once diagnosed, there are only two life altering options for treatment; dialysis or a kidney transplant. 

Funding provided by iA Financial Group is vital to reduce the burden of kidney disease. Their understanding of patient needs ensures that Manitobans receive the programs and services necessary to continue their fight.


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