Failure is not an option
Walk the farthest you have ever walked and raise the most you have ever raised to fight kidney disease and boost organ donation. 3.5 Million Canadians have chronic kidney disease or are at risk. Most people don’t even know until it’s too late. Join us at Kidney March.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Kidney March EXPO - Sun April 14, 2019 10 am - 2 pm. Join us for our annual kick-off event, learn everything you need to know in one place. Family and friends welcome. The EXPO includes; an info session, walking tips, fundraising tips, sponsor booths, 5 km training walk and more.
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| Goal | $1,000,000.00 CAD |
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| Achieved | $46,032.10 CAD |
The Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases is presenting a free 4-part lecture series titled: Understanding Your Health at the Calgary Public Library. Our very own Kidney Marcher Dr. Dan Muruve is presenting on Kidney Health on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Come to the Calgary New Central Library from 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Visit snyder.ucalgary.ca/community to register.
In the News: The Hockey Community and Don Cherry are FIRED UP about organ donation! Check out the article published in Hockey Magazine, online via the link below and in print at your local rink this weekend!
"Now in its second year, RE/MAX Presents: WHL Suits Up with
Don Cherry to Promote Organ Donation, features a series
of special hockey games across the WHL in Western Canada
to promote the importance of organ donation and generate
support for The Kidney Foundation."
canadadonates.ca
In the News: "Friends for life" takes on new meaning for Elaine & Cathy. They are more than "like sisters" they are a perfect #kidneydonor match.
"I'll be fine knowing that I'm keeping her in my life." says donor Elaine.
Register to be a donor and tell your family your wishes. Learn more at moretransplants.ca/
‘It’s yours, take it’: Ontario woman donates kidney to save life of best friend
globalnews.ca
A 57-year-old Oshawa woman is getting the best gift she could have hoped for - and it’s coming from her best friend.In the news: Every time we raise our voices about the need for more organ donors, it helps everyone on the wait list. Thank you to the hockey players for trying to find their coach a kidney donor, and the Vancouver Canucks for treating them to a special hockey game!
"You’ve inspired people across Canada to come forward about #organdonation ... You’re not only helping to save my life but many others across the country and that’s really really special.” Coach Stephen Gillis
Sign up to be a donor at moretransplants.ca/
Surprise reward for kids behind viral video to help coach find a kidney donor
globalnews.ca
The Vancouver Spirit pee wee hockey team got a surprise they'll remember for the rest of their lives on Sunday.The weather is going to be amazing this weekend in Southern Alberta. Stuart Duff will be hosting a training walk at 9:00 am in Calgary, meeting at the Glenmore landing Starbucks this Sunday. He hopes to see you there!