PKD News

Wendy Marshall-Fagan, Moncton NB | Voices of PKD

"PKD was not spoken of when I was a child. My father inherited the disease from his father (my grandfather) who died before I was born, and no one else in the family had it. I have been in touch, in recent years, with extended family on my father’s side,...

Team Verdun | Voices of PKD

Cristina Mageau has been fundraising for the Montreal Walk to END PKD for three years, and this year her team - Team Verdun - raised more than $11,000 for the Walk to END PKD! What advice to they have for others looking to raise a large amount?

Blair Hampel: A Family Affair | Voices of PKD

The Fort Erie team, A Family Affair, has raised more than $8,000 this year for the Toronto Walk to END PKD. How did they manage to raise such a large amount? Do they have any suggestions for other families wanting to do the same thing? Continue reading their story for...

Jennifer Morgan, Halifax NS | Voices of PKD

"Hello, everyone! I’m grateful to provide this update on my journey since I initially shared my story here in December 2021. Last May, I received a new kidney, thanks to the Live Kidney Paired Donation Program."

Brittany Hay and Colin Grieve | Voices of PKD

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is no stranger to Colin Grieve. Colin grew up surrounded with people battling PKD; including his father, uncle and grandmother. Colin had his battles as a child, a youth, and as an adult. He has memories of spending time in the IWK Health Centre in Halifax,...

TJ Sullivan | Voices of PKD

"I believe in the power of advocacy, support and hope. My name is TJ Sullivan, and while I may not have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), the effects of this disease hits close to home, and the cause to fund research and a cure is incredibly close to my heart. My...

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