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.
THANK YOU MARCHERS & CREW!
YOU raised just over $1.4 Million Dollars (and counting) at Kidney March 2019 for kidney disease and organ donation. “We are thrilled to have incredible support from our community. It is truly inspiring,” says Joyce Van Deurzen, Executive Director of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Southern Alberta. “Kidney March asks Marchers and Crew to do the most they can do for kidney disease and organ donation, and they certainly have. Calgary is an absolute worldwide centre of excellence on kidney research so this money makes a huge difference, it’s going to change lives, there’s no question about that," says Van Deurzen.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• FYI Inspiration Session Tuesday November 26, 2019, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Kidney March Trailblazer deadline Dec 1, 2019 - What is a Kidney March 2020 Trailblazer? Trailblazers lead the charge in the fight against kidney disease and for organ donation. All who register as Marcher or Crew before December 1, 2019 and pledge to raise a minimum of $2200 are Trailblazers and will receive an exclusive gift to proudly wear all year.
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In the News: "If he had told us it was important to him, we would have done everything to make sure his wishes were met," said Prévost.
It is important to talk to your family about your wishes to be an organ donor as they ultimately will be asked, and "if the question of organ donation hasn't been discussed in advance, it can come as a shock." It is equally important system changes are in place to support those potential donations, making sure organ donation opportunities are not missed.
#loganbouleteffect #havethetabletalk #organdonation #transplant
As Quebec mulls presumed consent, a look at other ways to increase organ donation | CBC News
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A Quebec MNA recently tabled a private member's bill on presumed consent. If Bill 399 passes, Quebecers will automatically be considered an organ or tissue donor — unless they register to opt out.Did you know diabetes is one of the most common causes of kidney failure? If you have diabetes, you should be tested once a year by your doctor to see if diabetes has affected your kidneys. #WorldDiabetesDay
www.kidney.ca/diabetes-and-kidney-disease
Diabetes and Kidney Disease - The Kidney Foundation of Canada | La Fondation canadienne du rein
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The Kidney Foundation of Canada is people working together for a common cause. We are volunteers, individuals living with kidney disease, donors, and staff members — from all walks of life, all across Canada.In the News:
“Transplantation is an incredibly rewarding activity and every day we transform patients’ lives that were previously on death’s doorstep, and patients who receive these transplants are so incredibly grateful” said the U of A's Dr. Shapiro
In Alberta, world-class transplant doctors are practicing and researching at the same time, allowing them to be global leaders in a variety of areas related to transplantation. Their work continues to increase the quantity and quality of transplants, and policy changes have started to make once unthinkable transplants possible. Yet, more needs to be done to improve the system and increase public education about organ donation as donor rates continue to lag behind the national average.
#30DaysOfHopeCampaign #OrganDonation #OrganDonor #MoreTransplants
Doctors combine treatment with research to put Alberta at forefront of transplant technology
calgaryherald.com
It was a busy evening honouring the families of organ donors in Alberta when Dr. Dennis Djogovic ran into a family he had not seen since their young relative passed away earlier that year.The famil…In the News: "I would hope that this bill is a catalyst for conversations, education and future changes to our system to enhance organ donation in Alberta." MLA Matthew Jones
The Kidney Foundation of Canada supports opt-out consent when it is part of a comprehensive strategy to improve organ donation and transplantation systems in Canada and educate Canadians on how organ donation works, how to register their choice, and the importance of talking to their family about their wishes. It will be vital to ensure we learn from recent experiences in the UK and Nova Scotia and apply the evidence in Alberta. We look forward to working with the government of Alberta and all Albertans to achieve the best outcomes.
Change to organ donation system would come with safeguards
edmontonjournal.com
A bill that could bring presumed consent for organ donation to Alberta is intended to save the lives of Albertans who die while waiting for an organ donation.“This isn’t some daylight s…Visit the Huttons at the Acadia Christmas Fair this Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm where they will be selling "Bagz By Jim." Jim's been busy this summer making a wide selection of quilted tote/bottle/lunch and kids bags and all proceeds will go towards his wife Jayne's 2020 Kidney March.
Where? Acadia Recreation Centre, 90 Ave SE
When? Saturday, November 16 from 10 am - 4 pm.