"Hi, my name is Courtney Gibson. I’m 28 years old, and this is the story of how a complete stranger gave me a second chance at life. When I was born, doctors told my parents I would never walk, talk, or sit up on my own - and that I likely...
"Living with Stage 5 polycystic kidney disease (PKD), I’ve experienced a huge loss of muscle mass, balance, and strength. The fatigue alone has been incredibly discouraging. I used to be very active—even an athlete—so feeling so limited now has been frustrating and disheartening."
If you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), you may have been told to drink more water and eat less salt. But why does this matter? Can you drink too much? And what should you be drinking? In this month’s blog, registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell breaks it...
Let's get lit up for PKD Awareness Day 2025. Here you'll find information about landmark lightings, flag-raisings and how to get involved!
In this issue: Smart food tips for PKD, Walk to END PKD updates, a powerful patient partner event, and more ways to get involved!
Join registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator Emily Campbell for a fun and informative cooking session focused on plant-based eating for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). You’ll learn why plant-based proteins—like tofu, lentils, and edamame can be a powerful part of a kidney-friendly diet, and how to make them tasty and...
Fruits and vegetables are good for your health, but if you have PKD, it can be hard to know how much to eat and which ones are best. This month, registered dietitian and diabetes educator Emily Campbell shares simple tips and new guidelines to help people with PKD eat more...
This month we're talking about Pedalling for PKD, nourishing your kidneys with plants, two touching PKD organ transplant stories, and more!
Every day, people in Canada wait for a life-changing kidney transplant, but not everyone gets the chance. Living donors can make an incredible difference - but there are big barriers standing in the way. Why is it still so hard for patients to find a match? What challenges do donors...
Kris and Joanna first shared their living kidney donation and transplant story with us during our webinar in April 2025, on the topic of organ donation and transplant advocacy in Canada. Joanna is a PKD patient, and Kris is her living kidney donor. Kris is also the provincial director of...