Calgarian’s wait for kidney highlights shortfall of donors across Canada

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By Jamie Komarnicki, Calgary Herald

When Kyshon Jack went for a doctor checkup roughly two years ago, he thought little of the nervous tick that shook his legs from time to time.

But routine blood work delivered some alarming news: the occasional shaking in his legs was actually a sign of kidney failure. By the time the ailment was discovered in January 2010, the Calgary retail manager was in “dire straights” with just eight per cent kidney function remaining.

Within weeks, Jack was on dialysis.
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Some tidbits on the incredible K-Country

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Located a mere hour’s drive west of Calgary, Kananaskis is known as K-Country to most Albertans. Spectacular scenery of the Canadian Rockies, free roaming wildlife and wide open surround you.

Exciting outdoor adventures are calling your name including hiking, horseback riding and white water rafting to name but a few. Take in the quaint towns Click here to read more.

2011 Kidney March Recap

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We’re launching a new site! In celebration of such an occasion, we’re going to look back on 2011. For those who took part, enjoy. For those thinking about marching in 2012…click above to register! Click here to read more.

Calgarian has no regrets over anonymous kidney donation

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Earl had to go.

While waiting for an appointment with her transplant co-ordinator last year, Jody Horvath took the unusual tack of naming her kidneys Earl and Pearl.

“A friend and I were texting each other when she suggested I give them names,” the vivacious 24-year-old says with a laugh. So, in homage to that Dixie Chicks song of a few years back, she named one Earl and the other Pearl, knowing that by year’s end, Earl would be long gone.

“I don’t know why I named them, just something to do,” she adds. Click here to read more.

Cochrane Woman Marches for Kidney Cause

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August 2nd, 2011 By: Kelsey Hipkin, Cochrane Eagle

Particia Wylie is ready to put another 100 kilometres on her walking shoes.

For the second time in as many years, the 64-year old Cochrane woman will walk 100 kilometers in three days for the second annual Kidney best medicine for herpes March Sepember 9-11. Read On….

 

Kidney Marcher interviewed on Canada AM

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Breanna Elliotson, a member of the Kidney March Facebook community speaks to receiving the gift of life from an incredibly generous neighbor in this moving video…

Ready to Get into 100K Shape?

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We’re thrilled to announce that YMCA Calgary has jumped on board to support our Kidney Marchers again this year. The Y has put together some great training advice and plans for you. When you register you’ll receive your new Kidney March t-shirt and your Marcher Handbook, which includes a training plan. Our 2010 and 2011 Marchers verify it works!

Click here to read more.