The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is a local volunteer branch of a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing the burden of kidney disease in Sarnia-Lambton. The chapter provides patient services, peer support, bilingual education and nutrition resources, community events such as Kidney Walks and webinars, and raises funds to support kidney research, allied health projects, and short-term assistance for people affected by kidney disease.
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Last updated on Feb 7th, 2026
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Scott Ryan kidney donation story
Scott Ryan, a 61 year old veteran firefighter from Charlottetown, donated a kidney after rigorous screening and a minimally invasive operation, giving an anonymous recipient a second chance at life. The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter published his story on September 15, 2026, with links to full English and French accounts.
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How to Cope with a CKD Diagnosis
This free webinar, How to Cope with a CKD Diagnosis, brings together psychiatrists, a nurse practitioner, and a social worker to share practical strategies and address the emotional effects of chronic kidney disease. The online session includes live interpretation into French and is offered in collaboration with the University Health Network and CAMH; register at bit.ly/Webi-22SEP26.
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Living Donation Week 2026
Living Donation Week runs September 13 to September 19, 2026, highlighting living organ donors and encouraging action through shares, conversations, and local events hosted by The Center for Living Organ Donation at UHN. The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter provides bilingual resources and short links to learn more and join the campaign.
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Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Registered dietitian Emily Campbell offers an Apple Pie Overnight Oats recipe that is high in protein, low in sodium, and suitable for vegetarians. The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter posted the recipe on 2026-09-11 with links to the English and French versions for easy access.
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Kidney health awareness survey results
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shares Ipsos survey results conducted May 9 to June 1, 2026, showing progress in kidney health awareness since 2024 while flagging knowledge gaps across ages, genders, and risk topics. The chapter will use these insights to strengthen educational resources and public outreach, the full report is available at bit.ly/Ipsos-Results-2026.
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Living with chronic kidney disease — Expert webinar
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is hosting a free expert webinar on living with chronic kidney disease, with live interpretation into French. Register at bit.ly/Webi-22SEP26 to hear clinicians from the University Health Network and CAMH answer patient and caregiver questions and offer practical coping advice.
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Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day — Early Detection and Prevention
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter marked National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day by urging people to share resources that promote early detection and prevention. The post highlights that ADPKD and ARPKC can lead to kidney failure if detected too late and links to English and French fact sheets at bit.ly/Fact-Sheet-PKD and bit.ly/Infographie-MPKR.
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Allied health research funding announcement
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter announced Allied Health Kidney Research Grants, Fellowships, and Scholarships supporting projects on healthy eating during hemodialysis, energy and fatigue management, and mental well being. Read short project summaries and next steps at bit.ly/KCA-Research-Awards or the French page bit.ly/RCA-Laureats-Recherche.
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Kidney Walk Canada
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is promoting Kidney Walk Canada in September, inviting walkers and donors to support people affected by kidney disease. Visit www.kidneywalk.ca or www.marchedurein.ca to learn about local routes, registration, and ways to donate to fund research and patient services.
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Webinar: Coping with a Chronic Kidney Disease Diagnosis
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is offering a free webinar on coping with a chronic kidney disease diagnosis, featuring a panel of psychiatry, social work, and nursing professionals and presented with UHN and CAMH. Register at bit.ly/Webi-22SEP26 to join the live session for practical strategies, emotional wellness guidance, and time for audience questions.
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Kidney Health Research Grant 2026 recipients
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter announced the 2026 recipients of the Kidney Health Research Grant on August 28, funding 22 new projects focused on kidney biology, dialysis, organ donation and transplantation, screening, and prevention. Visit the chapter links to read project summaries and learn how these studies aim to improve outcomes for patients and families.
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Blueberry Corn Cobbler
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shared a dietitian reviewed Blueberry Corn Cobbler recipe that is described as sweet, cozy, and kidney friendly. The bilingual post from the Aboriginal Nutrition Network and Dietitians of Canada links to the full recipe via bit.ly for easy access.
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Kidney-friendly fast food alternatives
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter offers kidney friendly alternatives to common fast food favourites, with recipes for burgers, muffins, pizza, pancakes and tacos. The bilingual post links to a recipe collection at bit.ly/KCK-Recipes that demonstrates ingredient swaps and cooking methods to keep flavour while supporting kidney health.
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Kidney Walk / Marche du Rein registration
Register for a Kidney Walk in your community to support The Kidney Foundation of Canada; events will resume in September across several Canadian locations. Visit www.kidneywalk.ca or www.marchedurein.ca to find a nearby walk, register, and join fundraising teams using #KidneyWalkCanada or #MarcheDuRein.
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KRESCENT Summer Studentship Program — 2026 recipients announced
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter announced the 2026 recipients of the KRESCENT Summer Studentship Program, highlighting first time researchers working on projects to improve access to care, patient outcomes, and equity in kidney health. See the full list of awardees in English and French at the KRESCENT website.
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Potassium management resources for people with kidney disease
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is offering free bilingual resources about potassium management for people with chronic kidney disease. The materials provide practical tips on kidney friendly food choices, cooking methods, and encourage consulting your healthcare team, with links to English and French pages.
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Chicken Curry
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shares a dietitian approved, kidney friendly Chicken Curry recipe that is high in protein and full of curry spices. The recipe is available in English and French with direct links to the instructions for easy access.
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KidneyLink research highlights
KidneyLink posted July research highlights featuring three Canadian studies, including evidence that female patients are referred less often for transplant, a study on protein in deceased donor urine as a predictor of transplant outcomes, and an analysis of changes in anemia treatment over the past decade. The summaries and links are available from the Kidney Foundation of Canada in partnership with Can-SOLVE CKD at https://kidneylink.ca/research-results/.
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KidneyCommunityKitchen blog post: acid reflux guidance
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter published a KidneyCommunityKitchen blog on August 14, 2026, offering food strategies to reduce heartburn, nausea, and an acidic taste in the mouth for people with chronic kidney disease. The guidance is available in English and French via the chapter links for quick, actionable tips you can use at mealtime.
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Participation in HealthPartners workplace philanthropy
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter joined HealthPartners PartenaireSanté, a workplace philanthropy effort that raises funds to support 20 health sector charities nationwide. Visit the linked page to learn how to participate or support the coordinated fundraising campaign.
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Membership announcement: HealthPartners workplace giving
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter announced it has joined HealthPartners PartenaireSanté to support workplace giving that benefits 20 national health charities across Canada. Learn more or find participation details via the provided English and French links.
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Summer Camps Fundraising Appeal
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is raising funds to support summer camps that accommodate children, teens, and adults affected by kidney disease or living with a transplant. Visit bit.ly/KCA-Summer-Camps or bit.ly/RCA-Camps-Ete to learn more and donate to help provide treatment friendly camp experiences.
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Kidney function overview
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shares a bilingual overview that explains how kidneys regulate water, balance minerals like sodium and potassium, remove wastes such as urea and creatinine, and produce hormones that affect blood pressure and red blood cell production. The post links to bit.ly/KCA-Kidneys and bit.ly/RCA-Reins for more details from the chapter.
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Kidney Walks 2026
Kidney Walks will resume in September 2026 across several Canadian cities, organized by The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter to support more than 4 million Canadians living with kidney disease. Register or learn more at www.kidneywalk.ca or www.marchedurein.ca for bilingual information and local walk details.
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MCD and FSGS research information
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shares an informational update on research into Minimal Change Disease and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, noting both conditions affect kidney filters and can cause protein to leak into the urine. The post encourages readers to learn more about clinical trials and includes English and French short links for additional information.
