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Understanding Carbohydrates and PKD | Kidney Nutrition

You may have heard about the keto diet and PKD. In this month’s blog post, Emily Campbell, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, explains carbohydrates, and what to consider when choosing them if you have PKD.

How Hard Is It to Climb Kilimanjaro? | Peaks for PKD

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is no easy feat, and PKD patient Eric Hampel has been training for months to raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease (PKD). In just a few days, he’ll begin his 9-day trek, representing the PKD Foundation of Canada and aiming to inspire the PKD community...

Make Kidney Health a Global Priority! | Petition

By signing this online petition, organized by the International Society of Nephrology, you can become part of a movement to gather 1 million voices to urge the World Health Organization to make kidney health a global priority, driving change that could save millions of lives!  

The AJ Bell Great North Run | Peaks for PKD

Eric ran the Great North Run half marathon in early September, as part of his training for his upcoming Kilimanjaro climb. Get a look into his training motivation as he achieves a personal best at the Great North Run.

Keith and Gillian, ON | Voices of PKD

"Hello, my name is Keith. I am 75 years old, and I am Indigenous, from the Tyendinaga Indian Reserve in Deseronto, Ontario. I have lived a simple life. I first found out I had polycystic kidney disease (PKD) back in 1994."

PKD Awareness Day 2024

Find all our PKD Awareness Day 2024 landmark lightings, flag-raisings and municipal proclamations here! 

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