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August 26, 2024Remembering Cynthia “Cindy” Cherry: Kidney Donor, Advocate, Kidney Foundation Champion.It is with profound sadness that The Kidney Foundation of Canada acknowledges the passing of Cynthia “Cindy” Margaret Cherry, a beloved supporter of The Kidney Foundation, living organ donor, and beacon of hope within the organ donation and transplantation community.Alberta North & TerritoriesSupport
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August 20, 2024Kidney Foundation Celebrates 60 Years at the Kidney WalkWhen the Kidney Foundation was founded 60 years ago, people experiencing kidney failure had little hope of survival. Today, that is no longer the case.ManitobaSupport
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July 3, 2024New Peer Support Group Connects Canadians Living with GlomerulonephritisThe Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Connect Peer Support Groups are growing once again. Starting in July, people living with glomerulonephritis or GN will have a chance to connect with others who are affected by GN.OntarioSupport
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June 26, 2024Kidney Foundation Collaborates with the PKD Foundation of Canada to Support Mental HealthThe Kidney Foundation is committed to supporting the mental health needs of patients through the Kidney Connect Peer Support program.OntarioSupport
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June 20, 2024Volunteers lauded for their many contributionsThe Kidney Foundation of Canada celebrated many of its amazing volunteers during its National Annual Recognition Awards ceremony, held virtually June 19.All regionsSupport
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December 17, 2023McGill Researcher Awarded Medal for Research ExcellenceDr. Andrey Cybulsky, a professor of medicine and a clinician scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), has received The Kidney Foundation of Canada’s Medal for Research Excellence for his outstanding contributions to the field of kidney research.All regionsSupport
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December 5, 2023BC Public Service and Other Leading Organizations Come Together to Remove Barriers to Transplantation“With over 400 British Columbians* on the waitlist for a life-saving transplant, and almost 80% of them waiting for a kidney, removing any barriers to living donation, including financial barriers is imperative,” said Dr. John GillBC & YukonSupport
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September 14, 2023Thank you to our National Volunteer Award RecipientsThe Kidney Foundation of Canada would not be the robust organization that it is today without the outstanding contributions of our community.All regionsSupport
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August 31, 2023Kidney Walk Community Gathers this September at The Kidney WalkONTARIO – This fall across Ontario, the kidney community will unite in support of their loved ones living with kidney disease at the annual Kidney Walk.OntarioSupport
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June 1, 2023Meet Monica & BrendanMedicine Hat Family will show they are stronger than kidney disease at this June’s WalkAlberta SouthSupport
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May 8, 2023National Emergency Preparedness WeekAre You Prepared?BC & YukonSupport
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April 14, 20232nd Annual Impact Awards Ceremony to take place April 19April 16 to 22 is National Volunteer Week – a week to celebrate and recognize the remarkable contributions made by volunteers across Canada who give of their time and talents to help make a difference.OntarioSupport