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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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June 5, 2024Local Nurse Honours Her Father and Patients at This Year’s Kidney WalkOn 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.Alberta SouthKidney Foundation
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June 4, 2024Thank You for Flipping Off CKD!On June 3rd we cheered on eight amateur strongman competitors at the Kidney Foundation’s first ever fitness competition, Flip Off CKD.ManitobaKidney Foundation
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May 13, 20242023 Quebec Branch Recognition AwardsThe Kidney Foundation recently recognized the outstanding contributions of its volunteers through the chapters’ and Quebec Branch’s 2023 Recognition Awards.QuebecKidney Foundation
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May 4, 2024Dr. John Chan awarded Medal for Research ExcellenceFor over 30 years, Dr. John Chan has explored how diabetes, hypertension, and kidney function interact at the molecular level.All regionsKidney Foundation
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May 3, 2024Expanding Kidney Walk Across ManitobaWe’re excited to introduce Walk in a Box: the easiest way to bring the kidney community together in your town this year.ManitobaKidney Foundation
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April 23, 2024Previous KRESCENT Fellows Decoding Diabetic Kidney DiseaseToronto-based research group uncovers mechanisms explaining sex-related differences in diabetic kidney diseaseAll regionsResearch
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April 3, 2024Student vs. Teacher Dodgeball Tournament Raises Awareness for Organ TransplantLocal school group supporting one of their own, will unite for its 3rd consecutive year from April 3rd-7th to raise funds for Organ Donor Awareness Month.ManitobaOrgan Donation
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April 3, 2024Thank You for Sharing a SpareOn Sunday, March 16, 2025, we hosted the second-annual Share a Spare bowling fundraiser at Dakota Bowling Lanes.ManitobaKidney Foundation
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April 2, 2024STEP up for Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness MonthApril is Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month, and we're inviting Manitobans to STEP up and make an impact by registering to become an organ donor.ManitobaOrgan Donation
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March 26, 2024KRESCENT Alumni Involved in the Creation of New Clinical Risk Prediction Tool for Kidney DiseaseAs we celebrate Kidney Health Month, a groundbreaking advancement in chronic kidney disease screening and management developed by a Canadian researcher has been included as a validated model in the Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO)...All regionsResearch
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March 1, 2024Share a Spare fundraiserOn February 18th we hosted our first bowling fundraiser, Share a Spare, and we are so excited with how you welcomed a new event in support of kidney patients!ManitobaKidney Foundation