Kidney Foundation of Canada

The Foundation of Kidney Care

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New Research Report on E. coli Early Protective Treatment

A recently published study in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) sheds new light on the relationship between harmful bacteria, like E. coli, and kidney failure.

Nearly 55 years since Canada’s first organ transplant, the need for donors is still great

Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Dossetor, The Kidney Foundation’s co-founder, made possible the first organ transplant in the Commonwealth. Bruce Deachman of Postmedia News brings new focus to this historical event.  

The 2011 Kidney Walks raised $220,000!

Enthusiastic walkers and runners in 19 BC communities set new records for awareness-raising and fundraising. The Walks have been fun. The prizes, food and entertainment great and funds raised to help The Kidney Foundation’s goal to increase organ donor awareness have surpassed expectation. Thank you all – Walkers, volunteers, sponsors and supporters. To see how each Walk did, visit www.kidney.ca/bcwalk and scroll down to the list of each Walk’s own website.

Federal Public Servants asked to support The Kidney Foundation through Health Partners


National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (N.O.T.D.A.W.)


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British Columbia Branch - 200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby BC V5G 4K6 - Tel.: (604) 736-9775 / 1-800-567-8112
Charitable Registration Number: 107567398RR0001