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When the Kidney Foundation was founded 60 years ago, people experiencing kidney failure had little hope of survival. Today, that is no longer the case.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada would like to send a warm congratulations to Dr. Braden Manns for his new appointments at the University of Calgary.

It is with great 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.

Did you know, Kidney Car is the Kidney Foundation’s largest fundraiser? Since 1992 Canadians have donated over 500,000 used vehicles, transforming the lives of countless kidney patients across the country.

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The 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.

The Kidney Foundation is committed to supporting the mental health needs of patients through the Kidney Connect Peer Support program.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada celebrated many of its amazing volunteers during its National Annual Recognition Awards ceremony, held virtually June 19.

On Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, 2024, this Father’s Day weekend, members of our community will gather to walk in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat in support of those affected by kidney disease for The Kidney Foundation of Canada Southern Alberta’s annual Kidney Walk.

On June 3rd we cheered on eight amateur strongman competitors at the Kidney Foundation’s first ever fitness competition, Flip Off CKD.

The Kidney Foundation recently recognized the outstanding contributions of its volunteers through the chapters’ and Quebec Branch’s 2023 Recognition Awards.

For over 30 years, Dr. John Chan has explored how diabetes, hypertension, and kidney function interact at the molecular level.