A friendly reminder, the Southern Alberta Branch office will be closed today, April 18, for Good Friday. For any direct inquiries, please feel free to email us directly; our team will be happy to get back to you upon their return.

April 20 to 26 is National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Week. Every year, The Kidney Foundation engages in opportunities to amplify campaigns about organ and tissue donation, like the Leave Well Campaign. To learn more visit donateyourorgans.ca  #NOTDAW

📢 Do you want to be a part of something truly incredible? Join us for Kidney March EXPO to learn about this inspiring event, connect with other passionate individuals, and get involved in the kidney and transplant community.🤝 Learn more about EXPO at kidneymarch.ca/expo/

Canada votes on April 28th! Kidney disease is on the rise — your vote matters more than ever. This #2025Election, choose a government that will: ✅ Prevent kidney disease ✅ Ensure fair access to treatment ✅ Boost funding for life-saving kidney research kidney.ca/2025election

Kidney March EXPO is taking place this Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel. Learn about Kidney March, hear Marchers stories & get inspired to make a difference in the lives of those touched by kidney disease. Visit kidneymarch.ca/expo

Happy Volunteer Week! 👏 Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who support us for Kidney March and throughout the year! We are so grateful for you sharing your time with us and your commitment to the kidney community!! 🩷

At EXPO, we announced our 2025 fundraising reward! If you're looking for some extra motivation to reach your goal, look no further. Fundraise an additional $500 between April 27 and June 27, 2025, and you'll receive a $75 credit to our Kidney March Store - it's that simple!

The Kidney March is happening in Calgary from Sept 6 – 7! ⛰️ Walk the farthest you have ever walked and raise the most you have ever raised to fight kidney disease. Kidney March is more than an event; it’s a movement of action and support. Learn more at bit.ly/42S94g2

We are looking to find the PERFECT theme song that captures the feeling of Kidney March! One that will be our anthem for #KidneyMarch, one that unites us! Send your suggestions to [email protected] We can't wait to see what suggestions you have for this year!

To kick-off our first set of Kidney March kilometres we invite you to register for Kidney Walk in Lethbridge or Medicine Hat. These walks are free to join and are a great way to meet up with member of the kidney community. kidneywalk.ca

For those in Calgary and Okotoks area - Team Kidney Beans will be hosting a garage sale on Sat, May 17 from 9-4 at 103 Thorson Cresent in Okotoks. Along with many great items to sell they will also have a concession stand, as well as a 50/50 draw and raffle.

#PeerSupport at The Kidney Foundation offers a way to connect with the kidney community. Join a support & engagement group, or participate in a private online discussion forum #KidneyConnect to find people who are coping with the same challenges. bit.ly/KF-Peer-Suppor…

It's National Nursing Week! Nurses go above and beyond to support their patients on the frontlines every day. Their dedication to the kidney cause is inspiring & the positive impact they have on the lives of their patients is extraordinary. Thank you Nurses for all that you do!

This May, during #LeaveALegacy Month, consider making a gift in your will. Your legacy can be a lifeline for 4 million Canadians. 💖 Discover how you can make a lasting impact here: bit.ly/Leave-a-Legacy… #PlannedGiving

Yesterday afternoon, we met with Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange to highlight the impact of chronic #KidneyDisease on Albertans and discuss the importance of early #diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease. #KidneyCare #Advocacy #Alberta

Yesterday #TheKidneyFoundation hosted a roundtable discussion in #Alberta at the Legislative Assembly. Key discussions centered on early detection & treatment of chronic #KidneyDisease, reducing disparities in kidney #HealthCare, and strengthening data & #Research infrastructure.

Members of our Kidney March family - patient partners and leaders in kidney health from Southern Alberta, joined with those from Northern Alberta yesterday. The goal - to improve outcomes for people with CKD, and those at higher risk of developing CKD in Alberta. More to come..

A reminder, the Southern Alberta Branch office will be closed today, May 19 for Victoria Day. For any inquiries, please feel free to email us; our team will get back to you upon their return. We invite you to check our support page to find resources here: kidney.ca/Support

Join Kidney Marchers Riz & Sheni for a Car Wash Fundraiser! 📅 Date: Saturday, May 31 ⏰ Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm 📍 Location: Sheni’s Auto Trend: 521 53 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0N5 For $50, get your car washed and detailed with proceeds going to Kidney March.

Are you ready to start your 100km for Kidney March? Reminder - From June 1, 2025, to September 6, 2025, Kidney Marchers will walk and complete 85 kilometres of their 100km journey. 🎉 Kick it off by taking part in Kidney Walk this weekend! kidneywalk.ca Let's Go!!!!