Kidney Foundation of Canada

The Foundation of Kidney Care

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Kidney Foundation of Canada Funded Study Identifies Barriers to Living Kidney Donation

A study published in Nephrology Dialysis and Transplantation by a group of Albertan researchers led by Ms. Lianne Barnieh, supported by a Kidney Foundation Allied Health Doctoral Fellowship, explored for the first time in Canada the barriers to living kidney donation for eligible kidney transplant patients.  

Alberta Government Gives Grant to Kidney Foundation for Living Donor Expense Program

A $200,000 grant has been provided by the Government of Alberta to the Kidney Foundation of Canada to establish a Living Organ Donor Expense Reimbursement Program in Alberta. The program will reimburse an Albertan who donates a kidney, partial lung or liver, for some costs associated with the organ donation process. 

Study Finds That Vitamin B May Be Harmful For Kidney Patients With Diabetes

In a study funded by The Kidney Foundation and published in JAMA, patients with diabetic nephropathy taking high doses vitamin B showed a decrease in kidney function. 

Janet Bick Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ontario Renal Network

 Janet Bick,  who champions the cause of patients with kidney disease and all those waiting for organ donations will be honoured at the Ontario Renal Network’s Second Annual Town Hall in Toronto, June 22nd.  

Wendy's Kidney Health Month Promotion a Delicious Success

Thunder Bay/Sault Ste. Marie –  Wendy's Restaurants in Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie support The Kidney Foundation each March, a tasty promotion that raises awareness and funds for the the Foundation.   



Life as a Kidney Researcher, with Sunny Hartwig
New beginnings
July 8, 2010 4:04:00 PM

Eat Renal-Friendly, with June Martin
Beating the Heat on a Fluid Restriction
July 27, 2010 3:03:00 PM

A Word from Kathryn
Award Season
July 19, 2010 2:25:30 PM

New Resources to Help You Eat Renal Friendly

Our information brochure on Nutrition and chronic kidney disease has just been updated and is now available along with new Fact Sheets that show you how to control your intake of certain nutrients such as salt, potassium and phosphorus to help relieve symptoms and maintain health.


Upcoming Events

Fundraising and Awareness Barbecue - Tecumseh
Sat, 07 Aug 2010
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Fore Ladies Only
Tue, 10 Aug 2010
1:15 PM - 7:00 PM

10th Annual Hub International Golf Classic - Amherstburg
Thu, 12 Aug 2010
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM


More Events

Ontario Branch - 1599 Hurontario Street, Suite 201, Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1 - Tel.: (905) 278-3003 / 1-800-387-4474
Charitable Registration Number: 107567398RR0001