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Since its creation in 1964, The Kidney Foundation has helped millions of Canadians suffering from kidney failure and related disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, urinary tract infections and kidney stones. Since 1964, our fundraising campaigns have allowed us to contribute millions of dollars to research, and to provide services to individuals living with chronic kidney disease and related conditions.

10/30/2026

🎃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Thank You, Riverside Secondary School Stingers! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🎃

For many years, the Riverside Secondary School Stingers have been dedicated supporters of The Kidney Foundation of Canada through their annual Halloween Fun Run, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued partnership.

This year, the Stingers once again chose The Kidney Foundation as the beneficiary of this fantastic event, raising an amazing $3,000 to support local kidney patients and their families. These funds help provide vital programs, services, education, advocacy, and support for those living with kidney disease throughout our community.

The commitment shown by the students, staff, volunteers, and participants is a wonderful example of community spirit in action. Year after year, Riverside Secondary School continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by kidney disease.

From all of us at The Kidney Foundation of Canada, thank you for your longstanding support and for helping us provide hope and assistance to those who need it most. 💙

10/26/2026

🎯 Goal Setting for Transplant Recipients & Living Donors - Tomorrow
Join us online on October 27, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. EDT for an interactive session focused on setting meaningful goals, building healthy habits, and prioritizing what matters most to you.

📧 To register, email: [email protected]

10/24/2026

What is Diabetic Kidney Disease?

Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) is a serious complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes that can lead to kidney damage and, in some cases, kidney failure. Up to 50% of Canadians living with diabetes will experience signs of kidney damage during their lifetime.

Risk factors include family history and genetic predisposition, high blood pressure, poor blood sugar control and diet and lifestyle factors.

While DKD can affect anyone with diabetes, certain communities face a higher risk, including Indigenous, South Asian, African, and Asian populations.

End Diabetic Kidney Disease Campaign

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is committed to changing the future of kidney health. Through the End Diabetic Kidney Disease Campaign, the Foundation will invest $1 million into research focused on preventing diabetic kidney disease and improving outcomes for patients. Through a partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, every dollar raised will be matched, doubling the impact of this critical investment.

By supporting this campaign, you are helping advance research, improve treatment options, and bring hope to the millions of Canadians affected by diabetes and kidney disease.

Make a donation today and help end diabetic kidney disease:
https://kidney.akaraisin.com/ui/EndDiabeticKidneyDisease

Together, we can create a future where diabetic kidney disease is prevented, detected earlier, and treated more effectively.

10/18/2026

A Two-Part Series: Finding a Living Donor

Dates: November 18 and 25
Time: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM PDT
Location: Online

This is a two-part series for those just starting or already on their journey to finding a living kidney donor. Family and friends who are interested in learning how they can help are welcome to register and join too. These sessions will provide you with some basics, fresh ideas, and a chance to speak with people who have lived experience with this emotional journey. We invite you to participate in both sessions to gain knowledge, lend an ear, and actively participate in the discussion.

Session 1: November 18, 2026 | Sharing my story with my friends, family and community

Session 2: November 25, 2026 | Using social media to help with donor outreach

To register: https://kidney.ca/en/get-involved/be-a-fundraiser/events/finding-a-living-donor

10/14/2026

Goal Setting for Transplant Recipients and Living Donors

Location: Online
Date: October 27, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

For this session, we welcome guest speaker Francine Gosselin, Registered Social Worker and Co-Active Life Coach.

Using SMART goal setting strategies, you’ll learn how to create goals that are specific, flexible, and achievable. The session also highlights common goal-setting pitfalls, such as aiming too high, ignoring your own needs, or feeling discouraged by setbacks, and offers practical strategies to stay motivated and adjust goals without self-judgment.

Register by emailing [email protected].

10/12/2026

Peer Support Group Spotlight: Paediatric Caregivers

Anyone supporting a child living with kidney disease will find this a warm and welcoming environment.

Led by parents just like you, this group helps parents cope with the challenges of supporting their child while staying well themselves.

Group participant Kristen says "When my daughter received her diagnosis, I had no experience with kidney disease or rare childhood diseases. Finding The Kidney Foundation and then the Paediatric Caregivers’ Support Group has been very helpful. It has been wonderful to meet other caregivers in a similar path and to have the opportunity to share and learn from each other. Knowing our family isn’t alone in this journey and that others are there for support has been reassuring."

The next Paediatric Caregivers Support Group takes place on November 12. Find the calendar here: kidney.ca/supportmeetings

Have questions or looking for support sooner? Email our Programs Team at [email protected].

10/04/2026

🩷 IT'S HAPPENING TODAY! 🩷

Today is the day! The 2026 Kidney Walk Windsor is here, and we can't wait to welcome our incredible community of participants, volunteers, sponsors, donors, kidney patients, transplant recipients, and supporters.

Together, we are working toward an ambitious fundraising goal of $35,000, and we're getting close, but we still need your help to get us across the finish line! Every donation made today supports vital patient programs, advocacy, education, and groundbreaking kidney research.

Every step matters. Every dollar matters. Every participant makes a difference.

📍 Riverside Sportsmen Club
🗓️ October 4, 2026
🎟️ Registration: 8:30 a.m.
🚶 Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.

Not registered yet? There's still time to join us!

Can't attend? You can still help us reach our $35,000 goal by making a donation today.

🔗 Donate or register: kidneywalk.ca

Let's make this our strongest Kidney Walk yet and show kidney patients and their families that they are not alone. Thank you for helping us get behind the ones we love. 💙

💙🩷💚💛

10/03/2026

Come check us out at the YQG Green event at the WFCU centre. We have volunteers out sharing information about our programs and services.

10/03/2026

🚨 Just 1 Day to Go! 🚨

Tomorrow, we walk. Today, we need your help.

The 2026 Kidney Walk is almost here, and while we're excited to see our incredible community come together, we're still working hard to reach our fundraising goal. Every dollar raised helps support people living with kidney disease through vital research, education, advocacy, and patient programs.

💙 If you've been thinking about donating, now is the time. 💙 If you've already donated, please consider sharing this post. 💙 If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to join us!

Together, we can make a meaningful difference for the 1 in 10 Canadians living with kidney disease.

⏰ Time is running out, but there's still time to help us cross the finish line.

👉 Donate or register today: kidneywalk.ca

Address

(Mailing Address Only) PO Box #22033, 11500 Tecumseh Road E
Windsor, ON
N8N5G6

Telephone

+15199779211

Website

https://www.instagram.com/kidney_swo/?hl=en

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