NEWS RELEASE
KIDNEY FOUNDATION
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This fall across Ontario, the kidney community will unite in support of their loved ones living with kidney disease at the annual Kidney Walk. It’s a time to celebrate, make connections, remember, and support one another to demonstrate the strength of the kidney community. Simcoe County is one of 28 Ontario
communities hosting a walk this fall.
“The Kidney Walk is the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, last year raising over $735,000,” said Dr. Norman Muirhead, president of the Kidney Foundation’s Ontario branch. “Kidney Walks are a special opportunity for families and friends to rally in support of their loved ones affected by kidney disease.
"When our community comes together it is incredibly inspiring. We’re excited to reconnect with our walk community and extend a warm welcome to new participants at this year’s walk” added Muirhead.
Stats show one in 10 Canadians has kidney disease and millions more are at risk. Kidney disease is treated with dialysis or a kidney transplant; there is no cure.
Over 12,000 Ontarians depend on life-sustaining dialysis treatments several times a week and many of those are waiting for a kidney transplant. A diagnosis of kidney disease changes lives and affects the entire family. For some, it means losing hours of the week to dialysis, which affects opportunities to work, travel or
spend time with loved ones.The need for support continues to be great, as individuals living with kidney disease continue to face emotional, financial, and physical challenges.
The funds raised from the Kidney Walk are vital to delivering the foundation’s mission.
“From education to peer support; financial assistance to funding research, the Kidney Foundation is here to support all Canadians affected by kidney disease, no matter where they are in their journey,” said Muirhead. “We count on, and are truly grateful to, our Walk participants and donors to help us achieve these goals.”
The Kidney Foundation is grateful to our national sponsor, Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical Inc., national supporter, Horizon Therapeutics Canada and provincial partners AIM/Kenny U-Pull and Yes TV for their support of the Kidney Walk.
For more information, to register, or to donate, please visit www.kidneywalk.ca.
Event details:
Simcoe County Kidney Walk
Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023
St. Vincent Park, 60 Blake St.
Registration Time: 10 a.m.; Start Time: 11 a.m.
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