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Training Update: The Final Weeks Before the National Three Peaks Challenge | Peaks for PKD

PKD patient Eric Hampel is less than a month away from climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours to raise funds for PKD research and patient supports. Follow his final training journey and support Peaks for PKD II.

Medications and Kidney Health | Webinar video

Watch this webinar about medications and kidney health for people with PKD. Learn about pain medications, NSAIDs, supplements, cold medicines, medication safety, kidney function, eGFR, and questions to ask your pharmacist or healthcare team.

Physical Activity with PKD: Safe Exercise Tips for Polycystic Kidney Disease | PKD Lifestyle

Learn how physical activity and exercise can support kidney and heart health with PKD. Discover safe exercise tips, low-impact activities, hydration advice, and practical ways to stay active with polycystic kidney disease.

What a new Canadian study says about organ donation, fairness, and inclusion

A Canadian study explores organ donation policies, including impacts on LGBTQ+ patients, and what fairness, safety, and access mean today.

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April 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we're talking about Pedaling for PKD, organ donation awareness, upcoming learning events, lab tests for PKD, and more!

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April 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we're talking about Pedaling for PKD, organ donation...

March 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we're talking about Kidney Month, what to eat...

February 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we have information on the launch of My...

January 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we have a kidney-friendly salad in a jar...

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April 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we're talking about Pedaling for PKD, organ donation awareness, upcoming learning events, lab tests for PKD, and more!

March 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we're talking about Kidney Month, what to eat with PKD, upcoming learning events, and more!

February 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we have information on the launch of My PKD, our upcoming webinar on medical trauma & PKD, Rare Disease Day, and more!

January 2025 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we have a kidney-friendly salad in a jar recipe, Phouv's PKD story, upcoming virtual tour of our new online PKD platform, and more!

December 2024 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we have information on our end-of-year fundraising campaign, our new Legacy of Care Tuition Program, links to our latest YouTube videos, info about holiday baking when you have PKD, and more!

November 2024 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we have information about our 2024 impact, Giving Tuesday, upcoming events, our PKD Summit videos, blood pressure and PKD, and more!

October 2024 Issue | PKD e-News

This month we have information about PKD patient Eric Hampel's Kilimanjaro Climb, your burning PKD questions, carbohydrates and PKD, and more!

September 2024 Issue | PKD e-News

Walk to END PKD events, sustainable nutrition for PKD, Keith and Gillian's Voices of PKD story, and more!

August 2024 issue | PKD e-News

This month: Walk to END PKD, PKD Awareness Day, meal planning for PKD, resources for finding a living kidney donor, two patient stories, and more!

July 2024 issue | PKD e-News

Welcome to the July e-News from the PKD Foundation of Canada! This month we have information on the 2024 Walk to END PKD, kidney stones, new learning events, and more!

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