Chapters
Luisa Miniaci Di-Leo
Chapter & Walk Coordinator
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Hello! My name is Luisa Miniaci-Di Leo, and I’m the Montreal Chapter and Walk Coordinator for the PKDFOC.  Following an investigation into another health issue, at the age of 34, I was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease(PKD). I am now 61 years old.

As coordinator, I have used my knowledge and skills in order to raise awareness and research funds towards a cure. This has also allowed me to meet some amazing people facing the same battle.

We have some high caliber individuals doing research on PKD and I sincerely believe that with their efforts our future will improve. Our chapter understands the importance of pursuing research for and education on PKD and we are continuously working to strengthen our community with the help of dedicated volunteers.

The Montreal Chapter is looking forward setting up more educational and social events this year. We are focusing our efforts on getting help for our community and acknowledging all those affected by PKD. Thank you for your support and we look forward to you joining us at our next meeting or event!


The PKD Foundation of Canada Chapters are led by volunteers who want to make a difference in the fight to end PKD. We are currently recruiting key volunteers to help with our efforts this year! If you live in the area and are interested in joining our national network of volunteers, visit endpkd.ca/get_involved to sign up!

Upcoming Events

We are in between events, but please continue to check back! You can see our full event schedule for the Foundation here. If you’re looking for local resources, reach out to your chapter coordinator or contact us at [email protected].


Past Events

Blog

#GIVINGTUESDAY

#GivingTuesday is November 29th 2022! Help give a voice to a widely unknown disease. Donate this #GivingTuesday to the PKD Foundation of Canada, the only national organization solely dedicated to fighting PKD through research, education, advocacy, support and awareness.

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Join the 31 Days of PKD Challenges!

Join the 31 Days of PKD Challenges! Kidney Month is recognized in March across Canada and the United States. We spend this time raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health, and to reduce the frequency and impact kidney disease and...

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Montreal PKD Patients Visit Federal and Provincial Officials

"The Montreal Chapter is physically located in Dollard-Des-Ormeaux and started its 2020 awareness campaign early with a visit to DDO federal MP Sameer Zuberi and provincial national assembly representative Carlos J Leitao. Also participating in both meetings were several PKD patients from the Greater Montreal...

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