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Kate’s Story

There I was, 25 years old, sitting in front of an emergency room doctor asking: What do the kidneys do again? I had been having severe headaches for months. There was some dizziness. But no, I’d never considered my kidneys. I was sick. My kidneys were functioning at just 13...

Robin’s Story

My name is Robin, I am 56 and a kidney transplant recipient. I live with Lupus and about 10 years ago my kidneys started to fail.  I was told that we would have to address it at some point. Fast forward to 2 years ago and 2 biopsies later, I knew that I was in trouble. My neph...

Initiatives to Support Kidney Patients Get a Significant Funding Boost During Kidney Health Month

Vancouver – March is Kidney Health Month and in support of those living with kidney disease - a potentially life-threatening disease which affects 1 in 10 British Columbians - the Honourable, Katrine Conroy, BC Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Adrian Dix, BC Minister o...

Multiomic characterization of chronic, active T cell-mediated rejection in pediatric kidney transpla

Lay Abstract For children with end-stage kidney failure, a kidney transplant is life-saving. Although there has been improvement in how long a transplant will last (graft survival), nearly 40% of children will lose their transplant within 10 years. This means that most chil...

Complaints Policy

Guiding Principles It is in the interest of all parties that complaints are dealt with promptly and resolved as quickly as possible. Review of complaints is fair, impartial and respectful to all parties. Complainants are advised of their options to escalate their complain...

Sharon’s Story

I have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), which is an inherited kidney disease. As a result, I knew what to expect as other family members also have PKD. Even still, the diagnosis in my early 30’s was a shock. I will never forget the day I found out. One is never fully prepared...

Previous KRESCENT Fellows Decoding Diabetic Kidney Disease

Toronto-based research group uncovers mechanisms explaining sex-related differences in diabetic kidney disease Researchers at University Health Network (UHN)’s Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) explored differences in male and female kidney cell metabolism...

Volunteers Lift Our Community: 2018 Volunteer Award Winners Announced

Winners Announced This spring, The Kidney Foundation of Canada joined together to recognize the efforts of volunteers from across the province. Volunteers lift our community and make it possible for The Kidney Foundation to fulfill its mission of providing help and support ...

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