The Kidney Foundation of Canada-London & District Chapter
PO 27056 Masonville PO N5X 3X6 London, ON, Canada

Has a Kidney Foundation volunteer had a particularly positive impact for you? Is there an individual or group that you believe is deserving of recognition? Get more information about our National Recognition Program and submit a nomination. http://ow.ly/OBth50Hy17o

Connecting with a community of support is one way to help beat the blues and support your own emotional well-being. Join a Kidney Connect Group Meeting to talk to others who understand what it's like to live with kidney disease.

Make sure you don't miss a thing! Sign up for our e-newsletters here: https://kidney.ca/News-Media/Newsletters

A new session of Active Living for Life is starting on January 10! The virtual program is free of charge to chronic kidney disease patients and their support pe...rson(s). Participants can learn kidney-friendly exercises in a virtual class setting, participate in discussions and share ideas to help make healthy choices. To learn more, email [email protected].

Being the parent of a child living with kidney disease can be stressful, overwhelming and at times lonely. The new peer support group for Caregivers who have a child living with kidney disease will begin in January. Learn more about this group: http://ow.ly/MfR350H9S2k

Our Jan. 25-26 Virtual Educational Forum is only three weeks away! Check out the sessions on Taking Care of Your Mental Wellness, do some networking, and learn ...about peer support. Find out more about all the sessions and guest speakers and register today for the 2022 Forum: Coping, Resilience and Well-Being http://ow.ly/orso50HmZJh See more

Best wishes for a happy and safe New Year!

Merry Christmas! Wishing you and yours a wonderful day.

Happy Holidays! Please note that all Kidney Foundation offices will be closing at noon today until Tuesday, January 4. Please make your year-end gift at www.kidney.ca/donate.

This week's Kidney Connect Peer Support Group will be featuring guest speaker Dr. Amit Bagga! Register today: [email protected] or 1-866-390-7337.

Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers! #InternationalVolunteerDay

Sticking to your renal diet during the holidays doesn't have to be challenging. Check out this delicious and renal-friendly Fresh Herb Cranberry Stuffing recipe for you to enjoy: http://ow.ly/2ZhP50GPisf Find this and more renal-friendly recipes at: http://ow.ly/qfuC50GPis6

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season, from your friends at The Kidney Foundation of Canada.

It’s not too late to be part of the campaign. Make a life-saving donation today, and help children like Tisean. Read her story. https://bit.ly/3o8I7yH #GiveChildrenHopeCKD #Giving TuesdayCA

Give Children Hope today. Support hope for a future without dialysis and without a long wait for a transplant. Give them hope for a future without suffering. https://bit.ly/3kzuoiS #GiveChildrenHopeCKD #GivingTuesdayCA

By giving to the #GiveChildrenHopeCKD campaign, you’ll be supporting research projects like Dr. Zappitelli’s who is working to detect kidney injury in children and prevent long-term kidney damage. Read more https://bit.ly/3fA6jqu #GivingTuesdayCA

Since her diagnosis of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Cypress has undergone 17 surgeries. Along with kidney disease, she now lives with a lot of new fears. This is her story. https://bit.ly/2IUTyuK #GiveChildrenHopeCKD #Giving TuesdayCA

Our 50/50 raffle is back! Get your tickets today for a chance to win a guaranteed prize of $9,999, all while supporting the 1 in 10 Canadians living with kidney disease. Get your tickets at www.kidney5050.ca

Stephanie is a pediatric nurse. Her son Owen was born with a severe kidney disease. Despite the challenges, she has hope for her son. Read more: https://bit.ly/35ATWXZ #GiveChildrenHopeCKD

Up to of people with diabetes will show signs of kidney disease during their lifetime. To commemorate 100 Years of Insulin, we are please to make a $1 million commitment to diabetic kidney disease research. Read more: https://bit.ly/35toZoo

We're proud to be a leading partner in a new research project to aid future transplant patients. Health Canada is investing close to $250k in a project called Improving Engagement and Empowering Patients Through Their Transplant Journey. Read more: https://bit.ly/35AShjZ

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Just a reminder, our offices are closed today and will reopen Tuesday October 13.

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and participated in our 50/50 draw. Congratulations to winning ticket B-4865619 on winning the total jackpot of $26,790!! If you have the winning 50/50 number, please contact [email protected] or call 1-800-387-4474 Want to be the first to know about our upcoming draws? Sign up and stay in touch! http://ow.ly/fGCn50Aar1M

There is only 1 day left to get in on the action for our 50/50 draw. One lucky winner will take home over $20,000! Ticket sales end at tomorrow at noon. Get your tickets before it's too late! www.kidney5050.ca

Today is our Kidney Walk! Join us this morning as we get ready to start our walks with some amazing videos planned! Don't forget to take photos of your walk and tag us @kidneyontario and let us know who you're walking for!

Just 1 day away from our Kidney Walk! Join us tomorrow for some great videos to start your walk day! Choose where you'd like to watch. Tune in to our website (kidneywalk.ca), YouTube (www.youtube/kidneycanada) or Facebook (facebook.com/kidneyontario) for these fantastic videos! Get your walking gear together and join us for our opening ceremonies tomorrow at 10AM. #kidneywalkcanada

Congratulations To Our Early Bird Prize Winners! They have each won a prize of $500. If you have the winning ticket, please give us a call at 1-800-387-4474. Be sure to grab your tickets for our grand prize draw on October 7th, 2020. www.kidney5050.ca

Thank You London for the support of the London Kidney Walk. We couldn't do it with out you, hope to see online on September 27! Register or donate today at www.kidneywalk.ca

Discover how Polycystic Kidney Disease can affect the lives of entire families. Watch now: https://youtu.be/Oi6dMZUz3PY

Our 50/50 raffle is back! Purchase your tickets by September 17 for your chance to win one of our early bird prizes! Get your tickets today at www.kidney5050.ca

One month left until the Kidney Walk! Join us on September 27 and walk in your neighbourhood, around the block, or even in your yard in support of your loved ones affected by kidney disease. It's not too late to register, so sign up today! www.kidneywalk.ca

Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 27th for the Kidney Walk! While we may not be able to gather as a larger kidney community, you can still register as a team and plan to rally together in support of that special someone. Check out this special message from Terry Young, Kidney Walk Champion and Team Captain of the Youngsters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed2snrnDaIQ&feature=youtu.be

Show your loved ones your support in a different way. Walk alongside them this September virtually, anywhere - anyhow! While we can’t join together in person, we can unite online and show off our Kidney Walk spirit. Register today: www.kidneywalk.ca