September 2023 issue | PKD e-News
Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's MONTH e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.
Elyse Gawley, Coquitlam BC | Voices of PKD
"I was diagnosed with PKD at the age of 21. If I had to describe my reaction to my diagnosis in three words, they would be: fear, acceptance, and anger."
Cardiovascular Health and PKD | Kidney Nutrition
This month’s blog post, Emily Campbell registered dietitian, writes about cardiovascular health and PKD. Did you know that protecting your heart and kidneys can go hand in hand? Plus, check out this delicious trail mix recipe, that would be perfect to take to an event like the Walk to END...
PKD Awareness Day 2023
The PKD Foundation of Canada is thrilled to share this list of communities who recognized PKD Awareness Day through proclamations, flag raisings and landmark lightings in 2023. What happened in your area?
Understanding Your Lab Tests with PKD | Kidney Nutrition
So, it is time for your annual lab test and to see your healthcare team. Does getting your labs done seem overwhelming and frustrating, trying to figure out what each value means? In this month’s blog post, Emily Campbell, registered dietitian, breaks down common labs your healthcare team may be...
August 2023 issue | PKD e-News
Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's August 2023 e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD. Pour voir l’infolettre de la Fondation canadienne de la MPR en français, cliquez ici!
Living Donation Week 2023
Living Donation Week (#LDW2023), September 11-15, hosted by UHN - Centre for Living Organ Donation, is a national awareness week featuring free virtual events and activities focused on improving access and equity in living organ donation, profiling the work of Team Transplant, and celebrating our incredible living donors and transplant...
Marie-Pierre Schryburt, Ottawa ON | Voices of PKD
"The last time I shared part of my ARPKD journey on this platform was back in July 2020. Since then, so much has changed in my life – but mostly my journey has taken great turns."
Bingo at Market Brewing Company - September 2023
Bingo nights at Market Brewing Company in Newmarket, ON, will again benefit the PKD Foundation of Canada throughout the month of September! Try your luck and support the Foundation at the same time. Thursday nights, Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 7pm-9 pm!
Jennifer Morgan, Halifax NS | Voices of PKD
"Hello, everyone! I’m grateful to provide this update on my journey since I initially shared my story here in December 2021. Last May, I received a new kidney, thanks to the Live Kidney Paired Donation Program."