Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is no easy feat, and PKD patient Eric Hampel has been training for months to raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). In just a few days, he’ll begin his 9-day trek, representing the PKD Foundation of Canada and aiming to inspire the PKD community...
You may have heard about the keto diet and PKD. In this month’s blog post, Emily Campbell, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, explains carbohydrates, and what to consider when choosing them if you have PKD.
By signing this online petition, organized by the International Society of Nephrology, you can become part of a movement to gather 1 million voices to urge the World Health Organization to make kidney health a global priority, driving change that could save millions of lives!
Eric ran the Great North Run half marathon in early September, as part of his training for his upcoming Kilimanjaro climb. Get a look into his training motivation as he achieves a personal best at the Great North Run.
Walk to END PKD events, sustainable nutrition for PKD, Keith and Gillian's Voices of PKD story, and more!
"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."
In honour of PKD Awareness Day, Eric Hampel is sharing the most important things he wants others to know about polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
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.
In honour of PKD Awareness Day - September 4th - here are 33 things to know about polycystic kidney disease.
Find all our PKD Awareness Day 2024 landmark lightings, flag-raisings and municipal proclamations here!