The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is a volunteer-led local branch providing free support, education, and community programs for people affected by kidney disease in Sarnia-Lambton. The chapter offers one-to-one peer support, virtual support groups, online resources, summer camps, and bilingual materials, promotes organ and tissue donor registration, and partners with researchers and health organizations to improve care and transplant outcomes.
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Last updated on Feb 7th, 2026
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Kidney Walks 2026
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is promoting the 2026 Kidney Walks, a national series of community walks to support Canadians affected by kidney disease. Registration is free, bilingual event pages are available at www.kidneywalk.ca and www.marchedurein.ca where you can find upcoming local dates and sign up.
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Peer support services
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter offers peer support services for people affected by kidney disease, including one to one conversations, supportive group discussions, and secure online communities. Start connecting via the foundation's English or French click through links for immediate access to peer led support.
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2026 Medal of Research Excellence Award Announcement
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter has awarded Dr. Bethany Foster the 2026 Medal of Research Excellence in recognition of more than two decades of work improving outcomes for children and young adults with kidney transplants. Her research on medication adherence, care transitions, and age and sex differences has reshaped clinical practice in Canada and beyond; read the full announcement at bit.ly/KCA-MRE-2026.
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Sign the House of Commons e-petition for improved kidney care
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is urging supporters to sign the official House of Commons e petition to demand improved kidney care for Canadians. The petition is framed as a quick online action, with a short link to sign and a French variant for outreach across the country.
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KidneyCommunityKitchen blog series
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter launched the KidneyCommunityKitchen blog series in May 2026, with registered dietitian Julie Hutter offering practical tips to help people with chronic kidney disease make kidney friendly choices at food banks. Read the first bilingual post in English at http://bit.ly/KCK-Food-Banks or in French at http://bit.ly/CSR-Banques-Alim for actionable guidance.
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Support services for people living with chronic kidney disease
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter offers free, accessible supports for people living with chronic kidney disease and their families, including one to one peer support, virtual groups, online forums, educational handbooks, and community programs. Access bilingual resources and get started at www.kidney.ca/Support or the French page www.rein.ca/Soutien.
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Kidney function biosensor participation
Researchers at the University of Toronto invite patients to help design an at home kidney function biosensor by sharing how the device would fit into daily life. The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shares participation links in English and French, see https://bit.ly/Participate-in-Research to learn more.
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Register as an organ donor
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter encourages you to register as an organ donor and to talk with family and friends to inspire others. Short links are provided for English and French information so you can learn the facts and act quickly.
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Kidney-friendly eating series (May webinars)
The Kidney Community Kitchen runs a May series with new kidney friendly recipes and blog posts every Tuesday, culminating in a live webinar on May 26, 2026 where registered dietitians share practical, low cost meal strategies. Visit www.kidneycommunitykitchen.ca or register at bit.ly/Webi-26MA26 to join and access resources.
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Call for nominations: 2026 National Recognition Program
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is urging the community to submit nominations for its 2026 National Recognition Program, calling for volunteers, staff, fundraising groups, and organizations to be recognized. Act quickly and submit via bit.ly/Award-Forms-KCA or the French form at bit.ly/Prix-Formulaires-RCA in the coming days.
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Organ donation awareness — Leave Well campaign
Maddie shares that organ donation saved her mother, and the Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter invites Canadians to join the Leave Well campaign by registering as organ and tissue donors at donateyourorgans.ca. The short personal appeal ties family and joy to a clear call to action that helps others live well.
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Organ donation awareness — join the registry
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shares Maddie story to promote organ and tissue donation and invites Canadians to learn more at jedonnemesorganes.ca. The post celebrates how donation saved a life and encourages others to consider registering as donors.
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CURE Project research funding (CMV drug resistance diagnostics)
The Kidney Foundation Sarnia-Lambton is supporting the CURE Project led by Dr. Ayooluwa Bolaji at the University of Manitoba to develop faster, more accurate diagnostics for cytomegalovirus drug resistance using advanced DNA sequencing technology. The announcement highlights a partnership with the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation and links to more details at bit.ly/KCA-Supported-Research.
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Organ and tissue donation awareness & donor registration campaign
Kimran, supported by The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter, shares how organ donation saved her brother and asks Canadians to register as organ and tissue donors. The campaign pairs fundraising for medical costs with donor registration outreach, with more information at jedonnemesorganes.ca.
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Organ and tissue donation awareness & fundraising campaign — "Choose to leave well"
Kimran, who has cared for family members with serious health issues, is leading the Choose to leave well campaign with The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter to raise awareness and funds for organ and tissue donation. She is a registered donor and the campaign points Canadians to donateyourorgans.ca to learn more or to support the cause.
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Organ donation allocation FAQ and donor encouragement
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter states that deceased donors cannot choose recipients, allocation is determined by a comprehensive needs based review. The bilingual Q and A encourages registration and links to www.donateyourorgans.ca and www.jedonnemesorganes.ca for next steps.
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National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Week 2026
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week runs April 19 to April 25, 2026, with The Kidney Foundation promoting the Leave Well campaign to help Canadians register and learn about organ and tissue donation. Visit www.donateyourorgans.ca or www.jedonnemesorganes.ca for bilingual resources and steps to participate.
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Volunteering information — National Volunteer Week 2026
National Volunteer Week runs April 19 to April 25, 2026, and The Kidney Foundation is thanking and recruiting volunteers to support patient programs, research, and advocacy across Canada. Visit the foundation's volunteer pages in English or French to find flexible opportunities that match your skills and availability.
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National Volunteer Week 2026 recognition
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter recognizes National Volunteer Week from April 19 to April 25, 2026, thanking volunteers who support patient programs, research, and advocacy across Canada. Visit bit.ly/KCA-Volunteers or bit.ly/RCA-Benevolat to learn about volunteering opportunities in English and French.
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Living Donor Circle of Excellence (CoE) program
The Kidney Foundation of Canada and transplant societies support the Living Donor Circle of Excellence to recognize employers who offer paid leave or financial support to living organ donors. The program aims to reduce lost income barriers for donors, and you can learn more in English or French via the provided links.
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KidneyLink research updates announcement
KidneyLink, produced in partnership with the Kidney Foundation of Canada and @Can-SOLVE CKD, highlights March research focused on improving patient quality of life through evidence based treatments and educational interventions. Visit the research results page at kidneylink.ca to read bilingual summaries and follow links to the original findings.
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Hyatt Family Foundation partnership to fund kidney research award
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter and the Hyatt Family Foundation announced a $600,000 commitment to launch a new research award for dialysis and transplantation research across Canada. The bilingual announcement points readers to press releases for full details, with more information about the award to follow in the coming months.
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Meal planning tips to support kidney health
Registered Dietitian Dani Renouf offers three practical meal planning tips to support kidney health in a blog post published by The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter on April 15, 2026. The short guidance is available in English and French via the chapter links for easy reference.
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Living Kidney Donor Recruitment
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is recruiting living kidney donors and notes that transplants from living donors often last longer and tend to be healthier for recipients. Visit the English resource at bit.ly/KCA-Consider-LD or the French resource at bit.ly/RCA-Songez-DV to learn about eligibility, living with one kidney, and how to explore donation.
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2026 National Recognition Program nominations open
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is accepting nominations for the 2026 National Recognition Program through April 30, 2026. Anyone may be nominated, and nomination forms plus the full awards list are available in English and French at the provided URLs.
