PKD Foundation of Canada

Click here to read a letter from the Board of the PKD Research Society of Canada, outlining the positive strides being taken to further advance the Canadian presence in the world of PKD.

Click here to view pictures from our past walks!

Learn the latest news and information about kidney transplants.

More than 1,200 people signed up to learn about kidney transplanation from one of the country's leading transplant surgeons. Even if you missed the live webinar on March 17, you can still watch the taped version from the convenience of your computer ... and it's free!

Click here to watch it now!

Fiday, June 18 – Corner Brook Chapter Bake Sale
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The PKD Foundation of Canada – Corner Brook Chapter will be selling a wonderful variety of baked goods at the Western Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 18th from 930 a.m. to 130 p.m.  All proceeds raised will directly support programs of research, advocacy, awareness and support for those afflicted with Polycystic Kidney Disease.

There will also be raffle tickets on sale for your chance to win a handcrafted single-sized Newfoundland Quilt, made by Chapter Coordinator, Nina Young.  Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00!   The winner will be selected on August 31, so be sure to get your tickets before then!  
                        
If you are in the area, do stop by and pick up something tasty for yourself, your friends or family; all while supporting the PKD Foundation of Canada and our mission that no one suffers the full effects of PKD!  

Western Memorial Hospital
1Brookefield Avenue
Corner Brook NL
A2H 6J7

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Sunday, June 27 – Support Group Meeting
2 to 4 p.m.
 
Topic:  The Ins and Outs of Kidney Transplantation
 
Join us as we enjoy an informative webinar presented by Dr. Robert Montgomery (Chief, Division of Transplantation; Director, Incompatible Kidney Transplantation Program; Director, The Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center), in which he covers the ins and outs of kidney transplantation.  Dr. Montgomery recently made worldwide headlines when on Valentine’s Day 2009, his team at Johns Hopkins University performed the first 12-person / 3-city kidney swap!  We hope you can makie it out for this great educational event presented by one of the world’s leaders in kidney transplantation! 

Corner Brook Elks Lodge

9 Carmen Avenue
Corner Brook, NFLD  A2H  2M6
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6th Annual Vankleek Hill Walk for PKD

When: Sunday, September 19 2010, Registration: 1:00 p.m. Walk Start Time: 2:00 p.m. sharp

Where: Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds
Map here!

Our 4km Walk will take us right through the International Food Festival and showcase a view of Vankleek Hill’s painted murals and lovely Victorian homes. After the Walk, enjoy a beverage and snack while you learn more about PKD and Organ and Tissue Donation!

To register for this event, visit www.endpkd.ca or contact Vankleek Hill Walk Coordinator Cheri Barton at vankleekhillwalk@endpkd.ca / 1-877-410-1741.

Sunday, August 22 – Support Group Meeting
2 to 4 p.m.

Location: 1445 Eglinton Avenue West
                Toronto, ON M6C 2E6
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Topic:  Genetics and PKD
 
The Toronto Chapter is honoured to have Dr. David Chitayat, MD, from Mount Sinai and Sick Kids Hospital, join our group to discuss the topic of genetics related to PKD. Dr. Chitayat is a Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Molecular and Medical Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, and is a fellow of the American Board of Medical Genetics, The Canadian College of Medical Genetics, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American College of Medical Genetics.

Some of his current posts include, Medical Director of The MSc Program in Genetic Counselling, University of Toronto; Head, The Prenatal Diagnosis and Medical Genetics Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mount Sinai Hospital and Staff, Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics, Department of Pediatrics; University of Toronto.

We hope you can join us for this very special Toronto Chapter meeting!   

9th Annual Toronto Walk for PKD

When: Sunday, September 26 2010, Registration: 9:30 a.m. Walk Start Time: 11:00 a.m. sharp

Where: Centennial Park Ski Hill – Picnic Area 6
Map here!

Join us in our mission to raise awareness and funds for critical Canadian research on Polycystic Kidney Disease. Stay after the walk and enjoy live music, face-painting and a tasty BBQ. Bring your friends, family and coworkers out for this incredible event and make a cure your finish line!

To register for this event, visit www.endpkd.ca or contact Toronto Walk Coordinator Jeff Robertson at torontowalk@endpkd.ca / 1-877-410-1741.