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To support post-kidney transplant kidney patients who live outside the lower mainland but must stay in Vancouver for 2 months during their post-transplant recovery (or for children undergoing hemodialysis) the BC & Yukon Branch offers 7 located in Vancouver. These are free for those who meet our...

It can result in a quality of life similar to what you were experiencing before your kidneys began to fail. If you’re healthy enough to be eligible for a transplant, your new kidney can last for many years. Before you can be considered for a kidney transplant, you’ll need to undergo a very rigorous...

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...

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...

When I saw a brochure about Lion’s Camp Dorset at my husband Tim’s dialysis clinic, I knew I had to investigate. Tim and I hadn’t been on a vacation together since 2019 — partly because of the pandemic, but also because of his declining kidney function. In December 2023, Tim had a heart attack and...

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...