Check out Kidney March on CTV News this week!

Source: CTV News, published Monday July 15, 2013 by Vickie Chase.

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Sept 6-8, 2013, hundreds of citizens will join together to make the boldest movement ever made in the battle against kidney disease. They will lace up their walking shoes and take on the Kidney March challenge, a three day, 100 kilometer walk, from Kananaskis to Calgary. Hosted by the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Kidney March raises awareness and funds to support kidney disease research, patient support programs, and organ donation initiatives.

Kidney disease is a lifelong, irreversible illness with no cure. 80 per cent of Canadians waiting for an organ donation are in need of a kidney, and those affected is expected to double in the next ten years.

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KIDNEY MARCH CHECKLIST: WHAT TO BRING

Below you’ll find a suggested list of what to bring with you for your weekend blazing the trail in the fight against kidney disease and the appeal for organ donation. If you have any questions while you’re digging into the list, feel free to give the Team a shout at any time.

A NOTE ABOUT YOUR LUGGAGE:You will be allowed one gear bag weighing up to 18 kg, including the weight of your sleeping bag and any pad or air mattress you wish to bring for sleeping. Pads and air mattresses should be packed inside or securely fastened to your gear bag. Pack lightly and efficiently. We recommend a large backpack or duffel bag, not a suitcase. Be sure to pack your clothing and sleeping bag in plastic in case of rain. Remember, you’ll be carrying this from your tent to the gear trucks. Please be certain your belongings are carefully labeled with your name and phone number.

Equipment

o Running Shoes.* Preferably two pairs of worn-in shoes you have been alternately training in.

o Water bottle*

o Sunscreen*

o Waist pack, or light backpack

o Wrist Watch

o Special prescription medications

o Anti-blister aids

o Petroleum jelly or Body Glide

Apparel

o Kidney March T-Shirt*

o Kidney March Name Tag*

o Socks*

o Rain poncho

o Wind-breaker jacket

o Shorts

o Long pants

o Shirts

o Sweaters

o Underwear

o Sleepwear

o Hat/Cap/Visor

o Sweatband

Gear at Camp

o Towels*

o Sleeping bag*

o Flashlight and extra batteries*

o Roll or pad for tent floor

o Pillow

Miscellaneous Items

o Disposable plastic bags

o Small plastic bags for toiletries

o Washcloths

o Toothpaste & toothbrush

o Moisturizer

o Nail clippers

o Shampoo

o Soap

o Razor

o Small mirror

o Deodorant

o Hair ties

o Sunglasses

o Earplugs

o Camera

o Spare Roll of Toilet Tissue

o Writing Journal

o Pens

o Identification

o Credit cards

o Money

o Alarm Clock battery operated

o Cellular Phone (not for use while walking)

Quick note: Items indicated with an (*) are required.

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