The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC & Yukon Branch

06/25/2026

July 11 is approaching quickly—and the cost of waiting is simply too great. Now is the time to help spark meaningful change in kidney care and reduce the growing financial pressure chronic kidney disease places on Canada’s health care system. By adding your voice, you support prevention, earlier diagnosis, and equitable access to treatment.
More than four million Canadians are counting on action, and the opportunity to act is slipping away.

Add your voice today: bit.ly/Sign-For-Kidneys

06/24/2026

The Hyatt Family–Kidney Foundation Award for Kidney Health Innovation is now open to support bold, unconventional ideas to improve dialysis and enhance transplantation. Delivered in partnership with The Hyatt Family Foundation, this award is designed for researchers and teams pushing boundaries and advancing new approaches in kidney care.

If your idea has the potential to transform patient outcomes or spark future breakthroughs, we encourage you to apply.

Letter of Intent deadline: July 20, 2026

See here for details: bit.ly/kca-partner-opportunities

06/23/2026

Join us August 9 for a community pickleball fundraiser! Spend the afternoon playing and connecting, with opportunities for all skill levels.

The event includes beginner sessions, open play for experienced players, food and drinks, raffle prizes, and plenty of time to meet others in the kidney community. Proceeds support The Kidney Foundation, BC and Yukon Branch, which helps patients and families access critical programs, education, and resources. With one in 10 Canadians affected by kidney disease, this cause touches the lives of many.

Whether you're new to pickleball or a seasoned player, there's a place for you on the court! Purchase your ticket and book your intro lesson or court time at: https://ow.ly/avRJ50Zg1A8

06/18/2026

KidneyLink is your go-to source for the latest patient-focused kidney research in Canada.
In May, we featured studies that look beyond kidney disease alone. This research highlights how people living with kidney disease must manage additional health conditions and balance complex risks, while also showing the impact on entire families. It also sheds light on important gaps in care and support that need to be addressed.

Explore the latest research findings here: https://kidneylink.ca/research-results/
KidneyLink is a collaboration between the Kidney Foundation of Canada and -SOLVE CKD.

06/15/2026

Our next webinar will help nourish your well-being!

Join Laughter Yoga Master‑Trainer Sylvie Dagenais‑Douville on June 23 at 1 PM EDT to discover how intentional laughter can ease stress, lift mood, and support emotional resilience, especially for those living with chronic kidney disease.

Hear from people with lived experiences and learn how simple laughter exercises activate the body’s natural feel‑good responses. No yoga experience or physical effort is required.

Registration is free and open to all. Reserve your spot today: bit.ly/Webi-23JUN26

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

Thank you for helping to raise awareness of kidney disease and for supporting Kidney Walk! Together, we are stronger than kidney disease!

06/08/2026

We did it! 💙

Together, we surpassed our goal for the Kidney Walk!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible — our incredible volunteers, participants, donors, and all those who showed up to cheer us on or shared a post. Every bit of support matters, and it truly takes a village.

Because of you, we’re helping fund vital research and programs that support people living with kidney disease.

Well done, BC and the Yukon — this is something to be incredibly proud of! 👏

learn more: kidneywalk.ca