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May 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we're talking about Pedalling for PKD, nourishing your kidneys with plants, two touching PKD organ transplant stories, and more!

Joanna Macleod and Kris Woods | Voices of PKD

Kris and Joanna first shared their living kidney donation and transplant story with us during our webinar in April 2025, on the topic of organ donation and transplant advocacy in Canada. Joanna is a PKD patient, and Kris is her living kidney donor. Kris is also the provincial director of...

Luisa Miniaci-Di Leo, Dollard-des-Ormeaux QC | Voices of PKD

"I was officially placed on the transplant list in January 2024. Things deteriorated quickly. I kept losing weight because I could barely eat; there was no space inside for food. I survived on Boost, Ensure, creamy foods (basically baby food), while dealing with severe acid reflux, vomiting, a metallic taste...

April 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we're talking about Pedaling for PKD, organ donation awareness, upcoming learning events, lab tests for PKD, and more!

Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament

A night of fun and philanthropy in Montreal! Mark your calendars, because something exciting is happening on April 25, 2025! This year the annual Texas Hold'Em Poker event - a third-party fundraising event hosted by St. Brendan’s Knights of Columbus - will be an unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting two...

KDIGO ADPKD Guideline | Webinar Video

Canadian nephrologist, Dr. Matt Lanktree, and PKD Foundation of Canada board member, Henry Osei-Agyekum, discuss the 2025 KDIGO ADPKD Guideline, and its importance for ADPKD patients and healthcare providers.

Urine Tests to Monitor with PKD | Kidney Health

Understanding your urine test results can help you feel more confident about what’s happening in your body. These results can also help guide changes to your diet. In this month’s blog post, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell explains common urine tests for people living with PKD (polycystic...

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