September 2024 Issue | PKD e-News
Walk to END PKD events, sustainable nutrition for PKD, Keith and Gillian's Voices of PKD story, and more!
Keith and Gillian, ON | Voices of PKD
"Hello, my name is Keith. I am 75 years old, and I am Indigenous, from the Tyendinaga Indian Reserve in Deseronto, Ontario. I have lived a simple life. I first found out I had polycystic kidney disease (PKD) back in 1994."
Raising Awareness About PKD | Peaks for PKD
In honour of PKD Awareness Day, Eric Hampel is sharing the most important things he wants others to know about polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
A Simple Guide to Long-Term Healthy Eating with PKD | Kidney Nutrition
In this month’s blog post, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell shares tips on how to build a positive relationship with food and create healthy, long-lasting eating habits for people living with PKD.
33 Things to Know About PKD | PKD Awareness
In honour of PKD Awareness Day - September 4th - here are 33 things to know about polycystic kidney disease.
PKD Awareness Day 2024
Find all our PKD Awareness Day 2024 landmark lightings, flag-raisings and municipal proclamations here!
Training Hike on the Isaac's Tea Trail | Peaks for PKD
Eric's latest update: He recently did a 2-day hike of the Isaac's Tea Trail in northern England!
Finding a Living Kidney Donor | Webinar Recording
How do you ask a stranger to donate a kidney to you? This webinar delved into creating a compelling living organ donor appeal, and also featured a patient story of a successful living donor appeal.
August 2024 issue | PKD e-News
This month: Walk to END PKD, PKD Awareness Day, meal planning for PKD, resources for finding a living kidney donor, two patient stories, and more!
Update from Eric: Staying Motivated, Keeping Perspective | Peaks for PKD
As October approaches, Eric Hampel is gearing up for one of the biggest challenges of his life: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Here's an update on Eric's preparations for this incredible journey.