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.
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| Goal | $1,000,000.00 CAD |
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| Achieved | $67,295.33 CAD |
Tink's Tip's:
Today's training tip from Tinkle Bell the Kidney March Elf.
STRETCH before, after and between any training. Tight muscles are more prone to injury and can leave you feeling fatigued. Leading into the holidays give back to your body by taking a few minutes out of your day to stretch. Sometimes the best gift we can give is self-care.
Read more about Stretching on our Training page kidneymarch.ca/training/
#elfontheshelf #stretch #elfyoga #kidneymarch #trainingtips #elftips
In the News: “There is no silver bullet solution, but extensive public awareness campaigns to develop a culture of organ and tissue donation may positively impact donation rates.”
"When a family has evidence of what their loved one wanted – through their registration status – it is much more likely that the family will agree to donation, said Gavsie." That is why it is so important for people to both register their decision and speak to their families about their wishes.
More than 200 Canadians died while waiting for organ transplants in 2018: report
globalnews.ca
There's been significant improvement in organ donation supply, but there are still many patients for whom help never comes.The Heart – Kidney Connection:
Tinkle Bell wanted to learn more about Medical Crew, so she went digging to find something to practice, but she learned an interesting fact along the way...
"Blood pressure and kidney disease are connected. In fact, high blood pressure can both be a cause and a result of having kidney disease. So, keep an eye on that blood pressure. Did you also know, walking is a great way to help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and exercise - benefiting your whole body? Good thing you're all training for kidney March!" says Tinkle.
Learn more about Blood Pressure and Kidney Health at: www.kidney.ca/ontario/hypertension
In the News: Metro Vancouver hockey coach Stephen Gillis, who went public in his search for a kidney donation earlier this year will be getting his transplant in the next few months.
"I am so grateful for Michael, he is truly a hero. I hope he is an example to everyone that one selfless act can change the world or save a life for another. I ask you all to consider being organ donors as well. I am one of the lucky ones. There are many who are still waiting for their Michael."
To learn more about registering your intent or living organ donor visit: www.kidney.ca/organ-donation
#organdonor #giftoflife #organdonorssavelives
'One of the lucky ones': Hockey coach in need of kidney gets transplant date
bc.ctvnews.ca
A Metro Vancouver hockey coach who went public in his search for a kidney donation earlier this year will be getting his transplant in the next few months.Tink's Tip's:
Today's training tip from Tinkle Bell the Kidney March Elf.
“When marching you should be drinking every 15 minutes, whether you feel thirsty or not. Alternating water with electrolyte replacements like Gatorade will keep you hydrated and your body’s electrolyte levels balanced.” Tinkle Bell saw the Gatorade in the storage area and thought she should give it a try, she was sneaking around the office all night and feeling a little dehydrated. Only thing is, she didn’t realize you should mix it with water...