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Neil, (our transient) introduced our speaker Leigh-Anne Quinn (whom we professed to know well, though had never met) from the Kidney Foundation of Canada. I didn't get much notes taken, so I have added a few things from their web site (www.kidney.ca) Since 1964, the Kidney Foundation of Canada has been guided by three fundamental principles: innovation, leadership, and collaboration. The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the leading charity committed to eliminating the burden of kidney disease through: Funding and stimulating innovative research for better prevention, treatments and a cure; Providing education and support to prevent kidney disease in those at risk and empower those with kidney disease to optimize their health status; Advocating for improved access to high quality health care; Increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, last year: - 4,100 received short-term financial assistance
- 58,900 educational materials were distributed
- $2,554,618 was invested in kidney research
- 5,500 accessed the risk awareness tool
Our programs are evolving to ensure funding investments are made in the areas that will have the greatest impact on patients’ lives. these include our peer support program, which offers patients the support of someone who has also experienced kidney failure and can help those who are newly diagnosed get back on their feet and ready to fight back against kidney failure.
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