PKD Foundation of Canada

We know the past year has felt like Groundhog Day, which is why it’s important to change up your morning routine and set yourself up for success!

#ICYMI: ‘Managing Depression and Anxiety with Polycystic Kidney Disease’ Webinar In August, we had to opportunity to ask Carla Williams, a Kidney Care Clinic an...d Transplant Social Worker, questions and discuss the following topics: - Living with a chronic health condition and its affect on mental health - How social workers can support those living with chronic illness who are experiencing depression and anxiety - Mental health assessment and support resources that are available online -Impacts of COVID-19 on mental health and wellness You can watch the recording of the webinar here: https://youtu.be/b7EvbIG5W6E

With COVID-19 affecting our daily lives, mental health is important as ever and every action counts. You can find helpful information and tips from the Canadian... Psychology Association below, about how you can care for yourself and your loved ones during this time. https://cpa.ca//Fact/PW_Psychological_Impacts_COVID-19.pdf #BellLetsTalk

This year, we’re taking #ThePathLessTravelled for our #WalkToENDPKD campaign and we hope you will too! Join us on Sunday, September 27th for this virtual fundraising event, where we will walk together in spirit, united as one nation in the fight to #endPKD! Register today at https://www.endpkd.ca/walk.

Looking to get rid of your used car this winter? Did you know you can donate your vehicle while also making a positive impact to the PKD community? Visit endpkd.ca/donate today to learn more about our partnership with Donate-A-Car. #endPKD #kidney #Canada

It’s common for those who have chronic diseases to also suffer from mental illness. For PKD patients, it’s important to seek help, from your loved ones, and yo...ur doctor. Recovery and healing is possible! Don’t let your physical symptoms overshadow your psychological ones. Read more about kidney disease and mental health in this World Kidney Day article here: https://www.worldkidneyday.org/what-should-you-know-about-/ #BellLetsTalk

Talking about your own mental health or reaching out to someone you are concerned about, can be difficult. Bell Let's Talk has provided a conversation guide for those who need help to start the dialogue here: http://ow.ly/3zEw50DcLCy #BellLetsTalk

A heartfelt thank you to #PKD warrior and PKD Foundation of Canada volunteer, Theresa Gray-Gunn for sharing her PKD journey with Patient Voice. Shining a light on PKD by sharing one’s story is invaluable in the fight to #endPKD!

IN THE NEWS: Teens feeling disconnected, hopeless due to COVID-19 raises alarm for parents and experts. "I'm really a social person and I love being around peop...le. With the pandemic, we can't do that," she said. "I kind of feel more alone and I kind of... shut down in a sense. And I lose my motivation to do anything, even simple things in my daily life."

Show your support of the PKD Foundation of Canada and Green Shirt Day by ordering your mask today! $5 from each mask will support our programs of PKD research, awareness, education and support!

#ICYMI: We hope you can join us on Thursday January 21st for our webinar, Polycystic Kidney Disease & the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. This webinar will ...give you the opportunity to ask questions to one of the world’s leading nephrologists and PKD specialists, Dr. York Pei. Register today at www.endpkd.ca/covid-19_vaccine_webinar. Feel free to DM us your questions in advance!

Abbotsford hot dog vendor, Andrew White, gave the #giftoflife last week to his regular customer, Tim Hiscock. When Tim revealed the news of his failing kidneys,... Andrew said, ‘Well, if I'm a match, you can have mine.’ It’s now been one year since Tim and Andrew had this fateful interaction and Tim is grateful for his new lease on life. Check out Tim and Andrew's story below!