I'm Thankful For... | PKD Mind Matters
2020 was a challenging year on many fronts. It's important for us to recognize what we are thankful for, and to keep that at the forefront of our minds when times get tough.
September 2020 PKD e-News
Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's September e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.
Shealeen Boyce, St-Eustache QC | Voices of PKD
I was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in 1996 at the age of 35. There is no history of PKD on either side of my family, so I have what is called a mutation. Both my children have tested negative for PKD, so that is a huge relief as the disease...
August 2020 PKD e-News
Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's August e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.
Managing Depression and Anxiety with Polycystic Kidney Disease | Webinar video
COVID-19 is a serious health concern, and the impact on our lives continues to evolve on a daily basis. In these unprecedented times, we all need to be mindful of the effects these extra stressors have on our mental health.
July 2020 PKD e-News
Greetings! Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's July e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.
Join us for the 2020 VIRTUAL Walk to End PKD!
After careful thought and consideration related to COVID-19, the PKD Foundation of Canada has made the decision this year to turn our signature fundraising event, the #WalkToENDPKD, into a virtual fundraising celebration - taking place on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th! As always, the health and safety of our PKD family comes first, and...
SAVE THE DATE! 2020 Virtual Walk to END PKD- Sun. Sept. 27th
#SAVETHEDATE! Online registration for the 2020 Virtual #WalkToENDPKD opens Monday, July 27th! After careful thought and consideration related to COVID-19, the PKD Foundation of Canada has made the decision this year to turn our signature fundraising event, the #WalkToENDPKD, into a virtual fundraising celebration - taking place on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER...
Marie-Pierre Schryburt, Ottawa ON | Voices of PKD
In 1998, my mother received the news that would change her life forever. Her baby boy had autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). This disease would affect his kidney function and cause him to require dialysis or a kidney transplant in the future. However the future wasn’t promised. In July...
How COVID-19 Affects the PKD Population (presented in French) | Webinar video
(Presented in French) COVID-19 is a serious health concern and the impact on our lives continues to evolve on a daily basis. In these unprecedented times, individuals with pre-existing conditions need to be especially careful. It is our goal to provide you with up-to-date information as it relates to this...