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.
Announcement - What to Expect for Kidney March 2020
Kidney March is not cancelled and will continue in a new format for 2020. This year’s march allows you to participate no matter where you are! Participants will walk from their communities, across Canada and beyond, united by the common purpose to fulfill our Kidney March commitment. Together, we will make the boldest statement ever made in the battle against kidney disease and for organ donation. Learn more about Kidney March 2020 by visiting the 2020 - What to Expect & FAQ's page. Our team is ready to answer any of your questions - Contact Us
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| Goal | $1,000,000.00 CAD |
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| Achieved | $247,533.12 CAD |
In the News: The Blue Sky CBC radio show featured Saskatchewan’s First Nations and Métis Organ Donation and Transplantation Network along with transplant specialists from our kidney community. These experts discuss how they and more organ donation focused organisations including The Kidney Foundation of Canada and Can-SOLVE CKD Network have been working together to find solutions to improve organ donation for all through education and advocacy for improved access to high quality healthcare.
Featuring:
• Dr. Caroline Tait Think Tank Creator & Kidney Marcher from Team SASK
• Dr. Michael Moser Transplant Surgeon & Kidney Foundation Board member
• Monica Goulet Kidney Transplant Recipient – Friend, supporter and guest speaker at our gala 2 years ago
• Chairperson: Ernie Sauve Cree Knowledge Keeper former PAGC Health Director
#OrganDonation #OrganDonors #KidneyFoundation #OrganDonorsSaveLives #KidneyMarch
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-189-blue-sky?fbclid=IwAR14aB3_aIUeHuugt2UsNhjvNsU73KVKPib7H0oeZfkE...
May 26, 2020: Organ donation and transplantation on First Nations and Metis communities
Look forward to getting rid of your quarantine hair and donate to a good cause!
It's a Kidney March fundraiser from Woozie Schaber first-time Marcher. Her sister Cindy's Salon "2 Sharp Chicks Salon and Co." is offering these 3 amazing raffle prizes.
1 - Hair Cut, colour and highlight package. First re-opening appointment on Friday June 5 at 4:00 pm. Value of $350
2 - Complimentary Cut and Colour - Value of $300
3 - Product Gift Basket. Value of $500
Tickets are 1 for $20 or 3 for $50. To get your ticket email Woozie at whereswoozie@gmail.com
The draw will be held on June 3rd.
The proper shoe fit is essential to succeeding in your Kidney March adventure, and we are fortunate to have experts on our team to guide you in finding the perfect shoe, and offer you KIDNEY MARCH DISCOUNTS!
👟 Gord's Running Store in Calgary is offering:
• 20% off for Kidney March participants until October 13, 2020.
• Personalized shoe fittings over the phone
• Curbside pick up or products can be shipped anywhere via Canada Post.
Contact Gord directly at 403.270.8606 or gordsrun@telusplanet.net to arrange a fitting or place an order.
**You met Gord at our online Expo, where he shared tips for custom shoe fitting. Watch them again now.**
👟 Live in the Lethbridge area? Runner's Soul in Lethbridge is offering:
• 20% off for Kidney March participants until October 13, 2020.
• Personalized shoe fittings over the phone
• Curbside pick up.
Contact Running Soul directly at 403.327.2241 to arrange a fitting or curbside pick up.
Keep getting in those kilometres Kidney Marchers and contact us for any support you need!👣
Good luck to hockey hero (and our very own kidney hero), David Ayres for the #NHLFanChoice Awards Best Feel Good Moment. And thank you, David, for spearheading the kidney.ca/emergencyfund and telling your story to help others. Plus Happy 16th Kidneyversary!
Cast your vote for David before June 1.
Kidney Community Kitchen - Navigating a Food Bank in COVID Times.
You may not be able to make the perfect food choices for a renal diet. In some cases, you may have no choice at all since many food banks can only provide pre-packaged hampers. To make the best of the choices available, keep these suggestions in mind.
#kidneycommunitykitchen #KidneyFoundation
Navigating a Food Bank in COVID Times – Kidney Community Kitchen
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Navigating a Food Bank in COVID Times Posted on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 In Canada, over a million people are regularly using food banks every month, and the need is expected to rise because of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 3 million people have lost their jobs in Canada in the past two months and mi...