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Attend a “For Your Inspiration” session and get all of your Kidney March questions answered. Provide us with just a bit of info and we’ll help you find a close and convenient session that works for you.
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SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2012 A TRIP TO TRIUMPH …BECAUSE FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
3 EXHILARATING DAYS 100 KILOMETRES K COUNTRY TO CALGARY
We’ll start on Friday, September 7 near Millarville, Alberta, our gateway to Kananaskis Country. We’ll head west into K Country.Our closing ceremony will be held three days later on September 9 in Calgary. Learn more about our route and itinerary.
THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF TREATING KIDNEY DISEASE SUCCESSFULLY IS TAKING YOUR TEMPERATURE.
| Goal | $1,000,000.00 CAD |
|---|---|
| Achieved | $74,219.40 CAD |
Each participant agrees to raise a minimum of $2,200 in order to participate. We hope you’ll raise much more, and you might be surprised to know that most people on these types of events do. Where do funds go?
Organ Donation- Let's Talk About it
The Kidney Foundation, Southern Alberta Branch, wants to remind Albertans that registering is one step in making your intent to donate your organs and tissues known. However, even with signing the back of your Alberta Health Card, your family/next-of-kin will be asked for consent in the event of your death. Therefore, it is very important to speak with your loved ones and let them know your desire to donate. It is a hard conversation to have but it will help them make an informed decision. Click here for a link to our “Let’s Talk About It” Brochure (a guide to discussing organ donation).
Why is organ donation important?
The need for organs outpaces supply. Since 1991, the waiting list for organ transplants has grown by 68%, while the donation rate has increased by a mere 6%. This means more than 4500 Canadians are on the waiting list, with 500 of those being from Alberta. Unfortunately, not everyone on the waiting list will survive long enough to receive a transplant. In 2010, a third of the people who died while waiting were waiting for a kidney.
Organ donation is important because it saves lives. And a cadaveric donor can benefit up to 80 recipients.
By doing the Kidney March you are helping raise awareness for organ donation!
Albertans are encouraged to do the most they can to raise awareness for organ donation. This goes beyond posting on Facebook – it means joining a movement. Last year, over 200 people took part in The Kidney Foundation’s annual Kidney March – a 3 day, 100 kilometer walk to raise funds and awareness for organ donation, as well as kidney disease. Walker, Justin LeRoux, a kidney patient himself, shares, “The walk is tough. I am going to try again this year but with (some of the side effects of the medication) I am not sure. Still I will try.” When asked why he pushes himself, he replies “because organ donation is important.”
To join Justin in the Kidney March in Calgary this September, Albertans can find out more information or register at www.kidneymarch.ca. By taking part in the Kidney March and sharing their wishes about organ donation, Albertans will be doing more than using Facebook to save lives, they will be doing the most they can do to save lives.
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Top 2012 fundraisers To-Date
- Jason Simpkins$3,090.00 CAD
- Amy Sola$3,020.00 CAD
- Richard Preston$2,985.00 CAD
- Carol Norton$2,860.00 CAD
- Chuck Baumgart$2,645.00 CAD
Each participant agrees to raise a minimum of $2,200 in order to participate. We hope you’ll raise much more, and you might be surprised to know that most people on these types of events do. It is much easier than you think it is. Learn more about fundraising
THE ONLY THING MORE INCREDIBLE THAN KIDNEY MARCH 2011
will be Kidney March 2012. Whet your appetite with these courageous clips.
By reading this far, you are already halfway to an Inspiration Session.
Kidney March is a commitment, and we understand you must have a whole lot more questions before signing up. Everyone does. We’re here to make this as simple as possible for you. Provide us with your contact info and we’ll work with you to find an info session that is close, convenient and that works with your busy schedule. We promise.
Take your first step today.
