Kidney Foundation - The Kidney Foundation of Canada

Your support has a tangible impact.

At times like these, patients need your support more than ever. With the economic and health uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we know the demand for our programs and patient services, like peer support and short-term financial assistance, will continue to grow. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters we can provide education and support, raise awareness and fund innovative research.

How We Help

2,900

received short-term financial assistance

100,000+

educational materials distributed

$4 million

invested in kidney research

1,500

accessed the kidney risk awareness tool

Research

Our National Research Program is one of the most important sources of funding for scientists conducting kidney-related research in Canada.

Our approach to research

2019 Medal of Research Excellence

Meet Dr. Brendan Barrett

Kidney Health

Kidneys are as important to your health as your heart or your lungs. If you know what the kidneys do when they work properly, it will be easier to understand what can happen when they begin to fail.

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March is Kidney Health Month

Learn how to keep your kidneys healthy to protect your renal function.

Support

We can help you find the information and resources you need, provide support and help you connect with others living with kidney disease in your community.

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