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October 15, 2026Le Tour de Rein Éric Chandonnet Surpasses Its Goal for Its 15th EditionThe 15th edition of the Le Tour de rein Éric Chandonnet, held on September 26 at Bernard-Landry Park in Laval, concluded on an exceptional note.QuebecKidney Foundation
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October 9, 2026New funding helps ease burden for NL kidney patientsThe Kidney Foundation of Canada is welcoming significant enhancements to Newfoundland and Labrador's Medical Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP).Atlantic CanadaSupport
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October 2, 2026Celebrating Our Volunteers Who Drove Change“When people come together with purpose and compassion, lives change,” said Elizabeth Myles, National Executive Director of the Foundation.All regionsKidney Foundation
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September 10, 2026Arabic edition of our patient handbook is now availableThe Kidney Foundation of Canada is proud to announce that its Living with Reduced Kidney Function patient handbook is now available digitally in Arabic.All regionsPatient Handbooks
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September 3, 2026Awareness of kidney health improvingPoll results are encouraging, but knowledge gaps continue to put Canadians at risk.All regionsPrevention
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August 3, 2026Concert Fundraiser Honours the Life of Band MemberThe Kidney Foundation of Canada is honoured to be the charitable recipient of the KRUSH 4 Riley benefit concert.OntarioOrgan Donation
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July 17, 2026Kahnawà:ke First Kidney WalkUnder a rainy sky, but in a warm and unifying atmosphere, nearly a hundred people gathered on June 6 to participate in the very first Kahnawà:ke Kidney Walk.QuebecKidney Foundation
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July 10, 2026Health Canada initiates review of Tavneos (avacopan)Health Canada has issued a risk communication to health care professionals, notifying them of a review of Tavneos (avacopan), a medication used for the treatment of a rare autoimmune disease that can affect the kidneys and other organs.All regionsTreatment
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June 30, 2026Renowned Kidney Researcher Appointed Order of CanadaThe Kidney Foundation of Canada congratulates Dr. Peter Nickerson on his appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada on June 26, 2026.All regionsResearch
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June 30, 2026Living Donor Circle of Excellence celebrates members across AlbertaIn May 2026, both branches of The Kidney Foundation of Canada in Alberta held their inaugural Living Donor Circle of Excellence ceremonies.Alberta SouthKidney Foundation
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May 28, 20262025 Quebec Branch Recognition AwardsThe Kidney Foundation recognizes and celebrates the dedication and generosity of its volunteers with the Recognition 2025, Chapter and Division Awards. Their involvement makes all the difference. Our mission wouldn't be the same without them!QuebecKidney Foundation
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May 28, 2026Dr. Rita Suri Awarded the 2025 CSN-Otsuka Vicky Karoutas Memorial AwardDr. Suri is a clinician-scientist at McGill University specializing in hemodialysis research. Her work focuses on behaviour-based interventions for people undergoing hemodialysis.All regionsResearch