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  • Our Volunteers

    Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Their unwavering dedication is the driving force behind our achievements. Their contributions touch countless lives in the kidney community, bringing strength, hope, and the promise of a better present and an ever-improving future. We NEED...

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  • Overview

    Our donors are a vital force supporting those affected by kidney disease, advancing world-class research, and promoting kidney health and organ donation. In order to fund our important work, we operate a diverse mix of fundraising campaigns. These campaigns can also have other important benefits,...

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  • Ozempic approved in Canada to slow kidney disease and reduce cardiac risk

    Health Canada has approved Ozempic (semaglutide) for people living with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. This means Ozempic can now be prescribed not only to help manage blood sugar, but also to protect the kidneys and the heart. This decision comes following the release of the results of...

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  • Paraish Misra

    Personalized immunomodulation after kidney transplant using donor-derived thymic epithelial cells McGill University 2026-2027 Personalized immunomodulation after kidney transplant using donor-derived thymic epithelial cells Institution: McGill University Years: 2026-2027 Topic(s):...

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  • Participate in a Clinical Trial

    Clinical trials are research studies that are designed to answer specific questions about biomedical or behavioural interventions, like medications, devices, or protocols. They are often used to gain information about the safety and effectiveness of an intervention. Are you interested in...

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  • Participate in a Study

    You can help researchers gain a better understanding of the challenges of living with kidney disease. Current opportunities Browse the current opportunities below and click on a link for more details on participation and how to enrol. Overview Healthcare can be difficult to navigate, especially...

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  • Partnership Opportunities

    Strategic partnership allows the Foundation to contribute to the funding and development of larger, more intricate projects and networks which may fall outside the scope of our standard funding opportunities. These partnership opportunities help to leverage donor support, often increasing each...

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  • Passer à l'action face à la maladie rénale chronique au Canada
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  • Patient and Family Holiday Party

    We are excited to once again bring patients, families, volunteers, and supporters together for an afternoon of community, connection, and holiday celebration. Enjoy a renal-friendly turkey dinner, a visit from Santa with a photo, entertainment, gifts for all patients and more. All patients currently...

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  • Patient Christmas Dinner

    Cost: Patients are FREE Family members (adults) - $25 Family members (children) - $10 Join The Kidney Foundation for a traditional turkey dinner, raffle prizes, door prizes and more! Register by November 5: matthew.rose@kidney.ca or 519.318.3362

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