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The Kidney Foundation of Canada is proud to announce that its Living with Reduced Kidney Function patient handbook is now available digitally in Arabic.

Poll results are encouraging, but knowledge gaps continue to put Canadians at risk.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is honoured to be the charitable recipient of the KRUSH 4 Riley benefit concert.

Under 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.

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.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada congratulates Dr. Peter Nickerson on his appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada on June 26, 2026.

In May 2026, both branches of The Kidney Foundation of Canada in Alberta held their inaugural Living Donor Circle of Excellence ceremonies.

The 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!

Dr. Suri is a clinician-scientist at McGill University specializing in hemodialysis research. Her work focuses on behaviour-based interventions for people undergoing hemodialysis.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC) is proud to announce a new research partnership with the Alport Syndrome Foundation (ASF) that advances our shared commitment to patient-driven kidney research and meaningful change for people living with rare kidney diseases.

New Deloitte report commissioned by The Kidney Foundation of Canada calls for early intervention to prevent up to 32% of kidney failure cases.

The BC and Yukon Branch welcomed new members to the 2026–27 Board of Directors at the annual meeting earlier this month. We would like to commend the outgoing board members, whose expertise and service made meaningful contributions to the Branch’s successes over the past year.