"Thirty-seven years ago, I received the diagnosis that I had polycystic kidney disease, and my life changed instantly that day. I had no idea that I was ill, let alone had a chronic kidney disease. I did not know anything about PKD, nor anyone that was affected by it."
The PKD Foundation of Canada invites you to join us for the 2017 Canadian PKD Symposium at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel on Saturday, November 25th, 2017.
Check out the PKD Foundation of Canada's September e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.
Registration is open for the 2017 Walk to END PKD, the PKD Foundation of Canada's signature fundraising campaign.
We are thrilled to introduce the new name and new look for our signature fundraising event! The new name, Walk to END PKD (formerly Walk for PKD), better aligns with our mission to discover treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease and improve the lives of all it affects....
Check out the PKD Foundation of Canada's June e-News! We have provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.
The Walk to END PKD signifies a united group, moving towards treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD), one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases affecting thousands in Canada. You can make an impact on this devastating disease by joining a Walk event in your community, or...
We are gearing up for another exciting fundraising season! Visit our website on Monday, June 12th, to register for your local Walk to END PKD online. Stay tuned on social media for announcements and watch for our official launch email coming soon.
We are glad to share some great news for the Canadian PKD community, as tolvaptan receives positive results from an additional one year international trial. The trial outcome was positive for tolvaptan in the treatment of ADPKD. Also of note, the trial had participation from Canadian patients and nephrologists.
Whether you are thinking about kidney donation, or you are looking for information to share, read on for the top 5 questions about living donation that explain the process and risks involved.