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We are incredibly proud of our Kidney March Family. Every conversation, every tweet, every facebook status, every newspaper feature and every shout out has helped spread the word about Kidney March far and wide, and for that, we are beyond grateful. We welcome you with open arms to be as Kidney March connected as possible. There is an amazing community with a strong voice out there and you can find it all here. Read our blog below for our News and Community updates and stay connected.

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Two Ways You Can Earn Kidney March Rewards!

If you missed the announcements at EXPO…
We have 2 AMAZING rewards to share with you! 

1) Reach Your Fundraising Goals & Shop with the 2024 Fundraising Reward:

For all registered Marchers and Crew who fundraise an additional $500 between April 14 and May 14, 2024, you will receive a $75 credit to use at our Kidney March Store in 2024! We know fundraising can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! We’ve got all the resources you’ll need to help you come up with fundraising ideas that are both effective and fun. Head over to our fundraising page to find all the tools and tips you’ll need to get started. Chat with our team and Heather Dean they have lots of great ideas! Over the past 14 years, we have found that the most effective way to fundraise is to ask for help. Share your story, tell people why you are Marching, let them know about the commitment you have made to walk 100 kilometres and raise a minimum of $2,200. Then ask for help to get to your goal. Don’t forget to keep donations forms with you. You can do this!
Visit our Store Page to check out the high quality items you can get with your reward! Shop the Kidney March Store!

* Store credit only valid during Kidney March 2024. 

 

2) Kidney March is Better Together with the 2024 “Bring a Friend” Reward

Kidney March is a transformative experience that brings together passionate people. Let’s unite and strengthen this incredible community by inviting new participants to join you. Share the magic of Kidney March with them, and together, you’ll embark on an unforgettable adventure, plus have the chance to earn a prize.  Kidney March awaits, and the 15th anniversary is calling out to those brave enough to join us and make a difference.

Encourage a new, first time Kidney Marcher to register and march alongside you. Once they raise their minimum of $2,200, you as the recruiter will earn yourself an AMAZING prize.

How it Works:

Step 1 – Register or already be registered for Kidney March 2024.

Step 2 – Recruit a first-time marcher to March with you. 

Step 3 – Tell us who is joining you by emailing us at kidneymarch@kidney.ca

Step 4 – Your new recruit must raise their minimum $2,200 by Day Zero of Kidney March in order for you to qualify.

That’s it, once we confirm they’ve registered and reached their $2,200 fundraising goal you qualify for an amazing prize! PLUS,  your new recruit can recruit someone else and earn a prize themselves, growing your team!

Everything is better when you do it together! Who are you are inviting to join you this year? 

You’re Invited to the 2023 Richardson Wealth Kidney March Celebration and Alumni Reunion!


It’s Time to Celebrate Join us for the Kidney March Celebration and Alumni Reunion on Saturday, October 21, 2023! 

  • We’re excited to celebrate your accomplishments and everyone who has made Kidney March what it is today. We have a lot to be proud of and much to celebrate as we lead into our 15th year! Everyone is invited, all past and present Marchers and Crew, volunteers, donors, sponsors, friends and families, you are our Kidney March family and the kidney community!

    Hear special messages from your fellow Kidney Marchers, enter for awesome door prizes, see who won the top fundraising awards for 2023, be the first to see our 2023 video, plus many more surprises!

 

Now is the time to be a Trailblazer! What is a Trailblazer?
Trailblazers are bold and committed. They take the first steps in the fight against kidney disease and for organ donation by registering before Dec 1, 2023 and pledging to raise $2200 for the 2024 Kidney March. All Trailblazers will receive a special gift in recognition of their commitment and you wont want to miss it! 2024 is going to be a big year so save your spot and encourage your team to sign up early. 
Register at: https://kidneymarch.ca/

Lost and Found 2023

Lost and found from Kidney March 2023
Please check the below list of items and let us know if you think something may be yours. To claim your lost item contact Sharon D’Souza
sharon.dsouza@kidney.ca 1-587-200-2780  | 1-800-268-1177

We will bring all unclaimed items to the Alumni Reunion in October.  Any remaining items following the reunion will be donated to Kidney Clothes.

Items that are missing and not yet found:
1) Beets Pill Speaker left in Van #21 potentially

2) Black Yeti water bottle

3) Power Bank portable charger white, it was plugged into multi port charging block with a short grey cord.

4) Round speaker UE(ultimate ears) Dark grey with an orange small label.

Unclaimed found items:

Description

White Bag with Blue towel and other items

Sleeping bag, blue Okark Trail sleeping bag with grey cover

Shirley – glasses pouch with clothes

Purple hairband with cat ears and red item

Yardworks Gloves- Grey

Duck Blanket

Size 10 Sandals – George brand

P9- Small white bag with personal belongings

Blue thermos with blue and yellow shirt

Black and White Towel

Geo K – white bag with KM clothing

Yellow Eye Mask

Brown Sunglasses

Blue wet sweater

Good vibes blue waterbottle, pink watch phone cable, KM Tuber, Socks

Green Sweater

Caunie SP – white bag Personal belongings

KM Jacket

KM Grey Long Sleeve Shirt

Orange Advantage Builders Drinkware

Blue walmart bottle

Grey sweat pants

White Hand Towel

Cartoon Girl Towel

Olay Body wash 89ml

Blue/purple Thermoflask

Flash light

Blue sheet

White Sheet

Soft Kneebrace

Purple bubble maker stick

White work gloves – grey spots

White sheet

Hot Paws gloves

Boys XL black pants

black touque

Grey slacks

Nikon camera lense cover

2023 Closing Ceremony

 The Closing Ceremony:  Sunday, September 10, at 3:00 pm
Join us for  3:00 pm to cheer on the parade of Marchers and Crew as they complete their final kilometres and walk into the Closing Ceremony at Winsport Canada Olympic Park’s Festival Tent.  *No Pets
Where: COP Festival Tent: 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary AB. (See map below for parking)

 A Special Thanks to our Closing Ceremony Sponsor, The Lecky Foundation.

 

Where Can My Supporters Cheer For Me During Kidney March?

2023  Cheering Stations & Ceremonies

The experience of a lifetime and maybe the biggest challenge you’ve ever undertaken deserves a lot of celebration! 

During Kidney March, safety is our top priority.  Support is also very important to us, so we want to make sure your family and friends have opportunities to cheer you on!  There are specific locations each day where friends and family can safely park and greet you:

Day One

  • 7:00 am sharp, Opening Ceremony at Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, Millarville Racetrack: 306097 192 Street, Millarville, AB T0L 1K0 
  • 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, Diamond Valley lunch stop,  Royalite Millennium Park: approximately 105 Valley Trail NE, Turner Valley, AB T0L 2A0

Day Two

Day Three 

  • 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Calgary lunch stop, at Peace Park: 8 St SW & 2 Ave SW, Calgary AB
  • 3:00 pm, Marchers and Crew complete their final kilometres and walk into the Closing Ceremony at WinSport Canada Olympic Park, in the Festival Tent, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary AB 
    **bottom of the hill only** 

Please use the designated cheering stations only.
For safety reasons, we cannot allow spontaneous stops along the route or have family and friends joining the walk. Family and friends are encouraged to find their Marchers and Crew only at the cheering stations listed.
**Guests or visitors are not permitted at Kidney March Camp**

 

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🚨 Attention all Calgary-area Marchers and Crew!If you haven't had a chance to pick up your registration package, come visit us this Thursday. We will be hosting another registration package pick-up day at The Kidney Foundation office located at 6007 1a St SW, Calgary, AB on Thursday, May 2nd from 1 pm - 6:30 pm. Meet members of the Kidney March team, pick up extra posters and flyers, ask questions about fundraising and training for Kidney March, and shop the Kidney March store.Let's show off those registration shirts and share the excitement of Kidney March! ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Kidney March Training Walk 👟 Colleen and Ed Mort will be leading a 5km training walk this Saturday, May 4th at 10am. The meeting point will be in front of Angel's Cafe, next to the Edworthy Park Parking lot, located at 4105 Montgomery View NW, Calgary, AB T3B 3E8. Don't forget to show off your Kidney March gear! Training walks are open to all Marchers, Crew, their family, and friends and are a great way to get involved and prepare for your March. Don’t see one in your area? Feel free to plan one and let us know so we can spread the word.Learn more about training at kidneymarch.ca/training ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you an energetic person who likes to wave flags and Cheer? Help us and Volunteer! We are looking for Volunteers to help us promote Kidney March and The Kidney Foundation at the Calgary Marathon on Sunday May 26th! Interested Email Sarah.Lawrence@kidney.ca- Or - Are you doing the Marathon?🏃 Did you know you could run while supporting #thekidneyfoundationofcanada at the same time? Use our unique referral code when you register to earn an extra $5 donation from the Calgary Marathon Society to The Kidney Foundation, plus you can pick us as your Charity of Choice.Here's our special Link! raceroster.com/74775?aff=KLRHY 💁Fun Fact: This year it is The Kidney Foundation's 60th anniversary, and it is also the Calgary Marathon's 60th anniversary! ... See MoreSee Less
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Do you have any games gathering dust? Spring cleaning is the perfect time for you to part ways, but don't toss them – donate them to Kidney March! We're looking for all types of games to help bring some extra fun to the 15th year. Let's turn your clutter into smiles and memories! ♻️🎲 Donating games is easy – simply reach out to Megan.leonard@kidney.ca to coordinate. #kidneyMarch #communitysupport #GameOn #recycleforacause #kidneyMarch #kidneymarchfamilygamesnight ... See MoreSee Less
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📍🌍 WHERE IN THE WORLD is #KidneyMarch?🧚🏰 Kidney Marcher, Tracy Johnson is sharing the "magic" of Kidney March which walking her way through Disneyland! 🤳Send us photos in your Kidney March gear or tag us in your posts and show us where in the world your marching feet have taken you!👣 ... See MoreSee Less
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📅 Reminder for all Calgary and Area Marchers and CrewWe will be hosting a registration package pick-up day at the Kidney March office located at 6007 1a St SW, Calgary, AB on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am - 1 pm. Meet members of the Kidney March team, pick up extra posters and flyers, ask questions about fundraising and training for Kidney March, and shop the Kidney March store. We can't wait to see you! ... See MoreSee Less
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If you are a registered organ and tissue donor, one (or two) of the organs that you may be able to donate at the end of your life are your kidneys. Think of them like your body’s maid service—they’re responsible for getting rid of the waste and keeping your blood vessels super clean.80% of people currently on Canada’s organ transplant waitlist are waiting specifically for a kidney.In Canada, the success rate for a kidney transplant from a living donor is 90–95% after one year and the transplanted kidney lasts 15 to 20 years on average. For transplants from a deceased donor, the success rate is also high: 85–90% of these kidneys are working well after one year and will last on average from 10 to 15 years. We like these odds—and so Canadians currently waiting for a kidney.Choose to leave well so that others can live well.www.donateyourorgans.caSource: The Kidney Foundation of Canada-----------Saviez-vous que les reins font partie des organes que vous pourriez donner à votre décès? Les reins sont un peu le service de nettoyage de votre corps; ce sont eux qui éliminent les déchets de votre organisme et gardent vos vaisseaux sanguins propres.Pas moins de 80 % des personnes inscrites sur la liste d’attente pour une greffe d’organe au Canada attendent un rein.Lorsque le rein provient d’un donneur vivant, le taux de réussite de la greffe après un an est de 90 à 95 % et le rein greffé dure en moyenne de 15 à 20 ans. Pour les reins provenant d’un donneur décédé, le taux de réussite est presque aussi élevé : de 85 à 90 % de ces reins fonctionnent bien après un an et les reins greffés durent en moyenne de 10 à 15 ans. Voilà qui nous encourage, et qui encourage aussi les Canadiens en attente d’un rein.Faites le choix de bien partir pour que d’autres puissent bien vivre. www.jedonnemesorganes.caSource : La Fondation canadienne du rein ... See MoreSee Less
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We want to make this our best Kidney March yet! This year at EXPO we announced the "Bring a Friend" Reward. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Kidney March with a friend. Encourage a new, first time Kidney Marcher to register and march alongside you. Once they raise a minimum of $2,200, you as the recruiter will earn yourself an AMAZING prize. The new Marcher must raise their $2,200 by Kidney March in order for you to qualify. Let us know who you are inviting to join you this year! www.kidneymarch.ca ... See MoreSee Less
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