PKD Foundation of Canada

UPCOMING WEBINAR: We hope you can join us on Thursday, April 22nd at 11am PST (2pm EST) for our webinar, Advancing PKD Care in Today’s Society, with Dr. Micheli (Mike) Bevilacqua. Register today at: endpkd.ca/advancing_pkd_care_webinar.

Have you registered for our upcoming free webinar yet? The topic will be, ‘Advancing PKD Care in Today’s Society.’ Learn more about this event and RSVP here: www.endpkd.ca/advancing_pkd_care_webinar

It only takes 2 minutes to register your lifesaving consent for organ and tissue donation. If you live in Ontario, register today, at: beadonor.ca/campaign/pkdfoundationofcanada! If you live outside of Ontario, register here: beadonor.ca/outside-ontario!

TODAY at 3:15pm EST: "Join BC Transplant for a conversation with Toby and Bernadine Boulet, whose son Logan became an organ donor following his death in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April 2018. His gift of life inspired tens of thousands of Canadians to register as organ donors in the days following his donation."

April 6th is National Caregivers Day! Today and every day, we give thanks to these amazing individuals for their tireless efforts throughout the year! They are an invaluable part of the #PKD community! #NationalCaregiversDay2021

DYK: One donor can save up to 8 lives? This #GreenShirtDay, talk to your loved ones about what organ donation means to you. To register your consent today, visit https://greenshirtday.ca/register/. #LoganBouletEffect #LoganBoulet #GreenShirtDay #TogetherStrong #GiftofLife

ICYMI: We recently partnered with the Living Kidney Donors Network for their comprehensive video series, ‘Having Your Donor Find YOU!’ This program helps patien...ts and loved ones overcome the primary obstacle of living donation - the thought of having to ASK someone to donate, and gives them the resources to launch a successful living donation campaign! Learn more at: https://www.endpkd.ca/findyourlivingdonor

We hope you can join us TOMORROW at 7pm EST for Dr. Strubl’s presentation, ‘Experience of People with ADPKD with Ketogenic Diets-Feasibility & Effects.’ Don’t forget to register here: www.endpkd.ca/oct29

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Living Kidney Donors Network on their recently launched comprehensive video series, ‘Having Your Donor Find... YOU!’ This program helps patients and loved ones overcome the primary obstacle of living donation - the thought of having to ASK someone to donate, and gives them the resources to launch a successful living donation campaign! Check it out today! https://www.endpkd.ca/findyourlivingdonor

Check out this The Centre for Living Organ Donation at UHN event with Living Donation Outreach Coordinator, Heather Lannon! If you are a kidney patient, family... member or person considering becoming a kidney donor, this Living Kidney Donation webinar is for you! Discussion topics will include an overview of the Living Donor Kidney Program, the benefits of living donation, the assessment process for living donors and a Q&A segment. Register to reserve your spot today. See more

We hope you can join us on Thursday, Oct. 29th at 7pm EST for Dr. Strubl’s presentation, ‘Experience of People with ADPKD with Ketogenic Diets-Feasibility & Effects.’ Be sure to register in advance here: www.endpkd.ca/oct29

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. A day for us to reflect on those lost to autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). ARPKD is a rar...e genetic disorder occurring in approximately 1/25,000 kids globally, and can cause death in the first month of life. Today and every day, we fight to #endPKD, so no family has to endure the loss of their child from ARPKD.

Stevie’s recent comments on how he is feeling are a true testament to the power of organ donation!

Have you registered for our upcoming free webinar with Dr. Sebastian Strubl yet? The topic will be ‘Experience of People with Autosomal-Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) with Ketogenic Diets- Feasibility & Effects’. Learn more about this event and RSVP here: www.endpkd.ca/oct29

Though the holiday has a different feel this year, there is still so much to be thankful for. Here at the PKD Foundation of Canada, we are so thankful for each and every one of you who stands with us in the fight to #endPKD. We wish you and yours a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

UPCOMING WEBINAR: We hope you can join us on Thursday October 29th for our webinar with Dr. Sebastian Strubl, where he will be presenting his preliminary findin...gs in his case study, Experience of People with ADPKD with Ketogenic Diets-Feasibility & Effects." This presentation will also include a Q&A segment to give you the opportunity to ask questions to Dr. Strubl. Register today at: https://www.endpkd.ca/oct_webinar. You can also DM us your questions in advance!

This Thanksgiving, tell us what you are most thankful for! Download our social share and be sure to tag us in your posts! https://www.endpkd.ca/thankful

October 4th-10th is Mental Illness Awareness Week. For many people living with a chronic disease like PKD, depression and anxiety become daily challenges on top... of everything else. Our most recent webinar with Carla Williams, BSW, RSW, focused on managing mental health while also living with a chronic health condition. The recording is available for viewing online here: endpkd.ca/august_webinar

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Today we hold space for those that have lost a loved one to ARPKD and ADPKD.

Have you checked out our September PKD e-News yet? It's full of important information to help you on your #PKD journey! https://www.endpkd.ca/september2020