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Stronger than kidney disease! Every year, thousands of volunteers and participants take part in the Kidney Walk in communities throughout the country to raise awareness and funds for those affected by kidney disease. Patients, caregivers, medical professionals, family members, and other caring and...

Every year, Canadians unite at the to celebrate the strength of our kidney and transplant community. When you join the Walk, you’re joining a passionate community with a shared belief in doing all we can to provide hope and support to our loved ones living with kidney disease. Let’s celebrate that...

Burnaby – The Kidney Foundation’s annual Kidney Walk is marking its 15th anniversary this year, raising a total of $3.6 million in support of people living with kidney disease. As the event returns to in-person, participants in communities across BC and Yukon are gearing up to celebrate their...

ONTARIO – This fall across Ontario, the kidney community will unite in support of their loved ones living with kidney disease at the annual Kidney Walk.  It’s a time to celebrate, make connections, remember, and support one another to demonstrate the strength of the kidney community. “The Kidney...

The is an interactive online community to help support the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of all kidney patients, care partners, and living organ donors. It includes free resources and videos on staying fit, eating well, activities to boost your mental health, plus opportunities to get...

At two years old, Liam had undergone two operations and needed 12 hours of dialysis every day. After two relatively easy pregnancies, my husband Rob and I weren’t too worried about our third. The only question on our minds when I went for my 18-week ultrasound? Whether we were having another boy or...

That kidney gave my father and our family close to 13 years of extended life before it started to fail on him. I would like to tell you about my father, Joseph, and his battle with kidney disease. My name is Kimberly and I hope my father’s story can help bring awareness to kidney disease and organ...

The Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and National Training () Program, is a national training program launched in 2005. Originally a partnership between the Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC), The Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute...

The Kidney Foundation of Canada would like to extend a huge congratulations to Dr. Janine Farragher for being awarded as Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Life Participation and Kidney Disease. This is an honour awarded to researchers who have demonstrated research excellence in their fields,...