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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.   Cindy's commitment to organ...

It is with profound 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. Cindy's unwavering commitment...

We will forever miss our cherished friend and colleague of 16 years, Heather Johnson, who passed away on April 24th. As the BC&Y Branch's director of programs, Heather was a passionate and strong advocate for kidney patients. In her tenure, she pioneered many new initiatives to improve the quality...

Did you know, you could have kidney disease and not even know it? Early stages of kidney disease can get worse without symptoms at first. That's why Canadians should ask their doctor for a test to catch it early. During regular check ups, doctors do not typically check your kidneys. However, they...

It opens the door to a better future for patients living with kidney disease and their families. Our Foundation was established in 1964 by a group of people committed to addressing the lack of research being conducted into kidney-related diseases. Some of the finest researchers in the world are in...

We are proud of the role we play in kidney research and recognize that increasing research capacity is critical to the advancement of scientific knowledge as well as the development and retention of renal researchers and their careers. Research brings hope for better treatment options and a better...

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is excited to announce it is joining the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Institute of Infection and Immunity in the Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award. This funding opportunity is now open with an...