The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with information about your kidneys and how they work, the stages of chronic kidney disease, and steps that can help you to protect your remaining kidney function and maintain a healthy lifestyle. By using this handbook and working with your health care...
She left a legacy of love and giving back that I’m doing my best to live up to every day.
We all want our lives to have meaning. We all want to feel appreciated and loved. My mom’s life was all of that, and now, I’m doing my best to follow her loving example.
My mom was a wonderful person. She was...
Our chapters (some of which have paid staff, while others are run entirely by our passionate volunteers) bring The Kidney Foundation's work and mission to local communities. To participate in one of the many community events and educational activities they offer, select a region below to find a...
(Southern Alberta) – 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.
Every...
From a ripple to a swell to a tidal wave.
This one simple idea sent in a tweet from a stranger keeps Toby and Bernie Boulet going through the tough days. The days in which they miss their son so much, they can hardly breathe. 21-year-old Logan lost his life with 15 others in the Humboldt Broncos bus...