The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is a volunteer-led local branch supporting people affected by kidney disease in Sarnia-Lambton through patient services, bilingual education, fundraising, volunteer programs, and public awareness. The chapter promotes organ and tissue donor registration, encourages employer support for living donors, and supports research projects that improve transplant diagnostics and patient care.
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Last updated on Feb 7th, 2026
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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.
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Post-Donation Care of Living Kidney Donors conference
A national consensus conference invites healthcare professionals, researchers, patient advocates, and people with living donor experience to review and vote on recommendations to improve long term post donation care for living kidney donors across Canada. Register to participate or learn more at https://dxlink.ca/forms/Post-Donation-Care.
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Health Advisory Network survey findings release
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shared findings from the second Health Advisory Network survey on 2026-04-11, spotlighting the challenges patients face when seeking a diagnosis. Read the full report in English or French via the included links and consider joining the Health Advisory Network to help turn these insights into action.
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Kidney Shoe awareness initiative
Designer John Fluevog unveiled a Kidney Shoe to raise awareness of kidney health and organ donation, a project grounded in his experience with polycystic kidney disease and a life saving transplant from a close family friend. The announcement appears via The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter, with further reading available at www.kidney.ca and www.rein.ca.
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Donate to support kidney care — National Strategic Framework for CKD
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shares Vince Andrews's story to urge donations for the newly launched National Strategic Framework for chronic kidney disease. Vince spent 11 years on dialysis and 10 years on a transplant waitlist; give now via the English or French short links to support kidney care improvements.
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Organ donation registration guidance
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter offers simple bilingual steps to register as an organ donor: learn the facts, complete a quick registration which most provinces provide online, and inform your family so your wishes are known. Visit the short links for English and French registration pages and province specific guidance.
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Green Shirt Day
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is promoting Green Shirt Day, urging Canadians to wear green, register as organ donors, and tell their families. The post includes short English and French registration links and encourages sharing photos with #GreenShirtDay and #LoganBouletEffect to amplify donor awareness.
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Support advocacy for chronic kidney disease
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is asking supporters to make a powerful gift to back advocacy tied to its National Strategic Framework for Chronic Kidney Disease, referenced as launching on March 12. The appeal emphasizes that research must be paired with policy change to protect marginalized patients, and provides two short links for online contributions.
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2026 National Recognition Program nominations open
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter has opened nominations for the 2026 National Recognition Program, accepting entries through April 30, 2026. Submit nominations via the English form at bit.ly/Award-Forms-KCA or the French form at bit.ly/Prix-Formulaires-RCA, and check the full awards list at www.kidney.ca/impactawards or the French page provided.
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Green Shirt Day organ donor registration campaign
Green Shirt Day asks Canadians to wear green, register as organ donors, and tell their family, noting that more than 4 000 Canadians await solid organ transplants. The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter provides quick English and French registration links at bit.ly/KCA-Rgst-Donor and bit.ly/RCA-Rgst-Donneur so you can sign up and share your decision today.
