Finding a Living Kidney Donor | Webinar video
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.
Nina Young, Orillia ON | Voices of PKD
"I was less than a month away from being on dialysis for 8 Years. The same number of years my mom was before she passed away in 2006. She was only 45, I am now 43."
Susan, AB | Voices of PKD
"Hello, my name is Susan. My journey with PKD began in my 20’s, when I was told I had a few cysts on my kidneys. I was told that having a few cysts was not unusual, and not to be concerned."
Meal Planning for PKD | Kidney Nutrition
Do you ever find yourself wondering, “What’s for dinner?” This month, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell dives into meal planning, and how you can use meal planning strategies to help manage PKD.
Eric's Kilimanjaro Training Regimen | Peaks for PKD
Enjoy this peek into Eric Hampel's preparations for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro this October to raise awareness and funds for PKD. Training regimen, dietary changes, mental preparation, all while managing PKD.
July 2024 issue | PKD e-News
Welcome to the July e-News from the PKD Foundation of Canada! This month we have information on the 2024 Walk to END PKD, kidney stones, new learning events, and more!
Omar's Story | Voices of PKD
My name is Omar, and I was diagnosed with PKD almost two years ago. I'm currently 22 years old, and I knew nothing about PKD before I was diagnosed. For three or four years prior to my diagnosis, I was experiencing severe headaches, and after I changed my family doctor, I...
Why Climb Kilimanjaro? | Peaks for PKD
Taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest peak in Africa - tests both one's physical and mental limits. So, what inspires someone to do it For PKD patient Eric Hampel, it started ten years ago when a coworker came back with stories and photos of his...