The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is a local nonprofit health charity in Sarnia-Lambton that supports people affected by kidney disease through patient services, education, peer support, and bilingual resources. The chapter raises funds for kidney research and essential care via events and campaigns such as the Kidney Walk, and advocates for earlier detection, equitable access to treatment, and improved kidney-care policy. It also provides webinars and online resources to help patients and caregivers manage physical and mental health needs.
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Last updated on Feb 7th, 2026
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Kidney Walk
The Kidney Walk invites friends, families, colleagues, and their dogs to register for free to support four million Canadians living with kidney disease. Register at www.kidneywalk.ca or www.marchedurein.ca to find a local walk, join a team, and help fund better treatments and earlier detection.
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Navigating chronic kidney disease as a man — past webinar
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shares a past webinar for men living with chronic kidney disease, focusing on bodily changes, identity, and how to talk about treatment and relationships. Watch candid conversations and practical tips in English at bit.ly/CKD-Mens-Health or in French at bit.ly/MRC-Sante-Masculine.
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CSN-Otsuka Vicky Karoutas Memorial Award announcement
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter announced Dr. Rita Suri and Dr. Mona Ben M'rad as recipients of the 2025 CSN-Otsuka Vicky Karoutas Memorial Award for their patient partnered virtual reality exercise program for people on hemodialysis. The award supports patient focused research that aims to overcome barriers like fatigue and low motivation, and the announcement includes links to learn more in English and French.
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Kidney disease & mental health information platform
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter highlights a free, bilingual platform at www.kidneyinfo.ca and www.inforein.ca that offers trusted, curated information and mental health support for people living with kidney disease. The resource is described as easy to use, focused on clarity, and intended to help users feel informed and empowered.
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Targeted screening and access to care report
A new report commissioned by The Kidney Foundation of Canada urges targeted screening, better access to treatment, and earlier intervention to reduce kidney disease burden, with emphasis on people living with diabetes and Indigenous communities. The Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shared English and French links to the full report for anyone who wants the full recommendations and evidence.
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Call to action for kidney care reform
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is urging Canadians to add their voice by June 11 to demand prevention earlier diagnosis and fair access to kidney care. More than four million Canadians are cited as affected, and supporters are directed to bit.ly/Sign-For-Kidneys or the French bit.ly/Signez-Reins to participate.
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Leave a Legacy Month - Gift in Will / Securities Donation Campaign
During Leave a Legacy Month in May, The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is promoting gifts in wills and securities to support kidney research and patient care. The campaign lists clear impact areas and provides bilingual short links for donors to learn more and take next steps.
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Eating well on a budget: renal diet webinar
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is hosting a free live webinar today at 12:00 PM EDT on eating well on a budget while following a renal diet. Expect expert tips, creative budget smart solutions, and practical shopping and meal prep guidance you can use right away; register at bit.ly/Webi-26MA26.
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PFD Research Forum 2026
The CDTRP PFD Research Forum 2026, Pathways for Partnership, gathers Indigenous and non Indigenous speakers, people with lived experience, and engagement leaders for a national forum running June 8 to June 10, 2026. Registration and program details are available via bit.ly/PFD-Forum-Register and bit.ly/CDTRP-PFD-Forum2026.
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Mental health and well-being webinar series
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia Lambton Chapter offers a recorded webinar series tying kidney health to mental well being, featuring experts and people with lived experience. Access the English playlist at bit.ly/Playlist-Mental-Well or the French recordings at bit.ly/Playlist-Sante-Mentale for practical strategies and community perspectives.
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Sign the petition for improved kidney care
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is asking supporters to sign an official petition to push for more accessible, improved kidney care. The bilingual appeal directs people to sign online now at bit.ly/Sign-For-Kidneys or bit.ly/Signez-Reins and frames the effort as a way to speak up for partners, parents, children, friends, and families affected by kidney disease.
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Alport research partnership announcement
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is partnering with the Alport Syndrome Foundation and the NEPTUNE network, investing $50,000 USD via the Pedersen Alport Syndrome Research Fund to support the NEPTUNE Alport Ancillary Study. The study is a natural history project intended to accelerate understanding of Alport syndrome and drive real world improvements for patients and families. Read more at bit.ly/ASF-NEP-Partner.
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Economic and public-health impact summary of CKD report
A new report from The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter finds chronic kidney disease already costs Canada more than $11.7 billion annually and could rise to $17.6 billion by 2050. The analysis shows earlier detection and improved management could prevent up to 32% of kidney failure cases and save up to $4.1 billion annually by 2050, while noting that more than 90% of early stage cases remain undiagnosed.
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KidneyCommunityKitchen post: preserving produce tips
In the third #KidneyCommunityKitchen post, Registered Dietitian Renée Chan breaks down canning, pickling, and preserves as practical ways to extend the life of produce, cut food waste, and stretch your grocery dollars. The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter links to full articles in English and French for step by step tips and pantry friendly strategies.
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KidneyWalkCanada / MarcheDuRein 2026
Support the kidney community by registering for KidneyWalkCanada or MarcheDuRein 2026, with free and simple sign up through the official sites. Find a local walk by selecting your location at www.kidneywalk.ca or join the virtual walk via www.marchedurein.ca to participate remotely.
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Free interactive webinar on kidney-friendly budgeting and meal planning
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is offering a free interactive webinar on kidney friendly budgeting and meal planning. The session will cover stretching your grocery budget, identifying low cost kidney friendly foods, and planning nutritious affordable meals; sign up at bit.ly/Webi-26MA26.
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Office closure notice, May 18
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter notes their offices are closed on May 18, 2026. Email the team for help and consult the English support page at www.kidney.ca/Support or the French support page at www.rein.ca/soutien for resources and information.
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Hypertension awareness and kidney health announcement
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter highlights that nearly 1 in 4 Canadians has hypertension, a major risk factor for kidney disease. The foundation, as a member of the Canadian Hypertension Coalition, points readers to https://bit.ly/BP-and-Kidneys for more information and resources.
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Certified Health Partner designation announcement
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is promoting the Certified Health Partner designation with HealthPartners - PartenaireSanté to recognize workplaces across Canada that foster compassion, philanthropy, and employee support. Employers can learn how to apply through the English and French links provided by the Foundation.
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Leave a Legacy / Gift in Will campaign
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter invites you to include a charitable gift in your Will as part of its Leave a Legacy campaign, supporting life saving kidney research and patient care for over four million Canadians. Visit the campaign page at https://bit.ly/KCA-Gift-in-Will to learn how a planned gift can sustain advocacy, awareness, and health outcomes for future generations.
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KidneyLink research highlights – April
KidneyLink shared April research highlights focused on cancer risk in glomerular disease, the need for in person support for rural home dialysis, and how precision matching could shape transplant outcomes. The updates come from a partnership between the Kidney Foundation of Canada and the Can-SOLVE CKD Network, with full research results available at the KidneyLink site.
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Sign the House of Commons e-petition for improved kidney care
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter asks supporters to sign the official House of Commons e-petition to demand improved kidney care, noting hundreds have already written to influence change. The appeal is bilingual and includes short URLs bit.ly/Sign-For-Kidneys and bit.ly/Signez-Reins plus hashtags to help amplify the campaign.
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Transformer les restes en soupe nourrissante
Registered dietitian Dani Renouf shows how to convert vegetable peels, wilted herbs, and fridge leftovers into a comforting soup in the second installment of the #CuisineEtSantéRénale series. The post links to a short video tutorial so you can follow along and learn practical tips that cut food waste and support kidney friendly eating.
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KidneyCommunityKitchen: Transforming Kitchen Scraps into Nourishing Soup
Registered dietitian Dani Renouf shows how to transform vegetable peels and leftover bits into a nourishing soup in the KidneyCommunityKitchen video published by The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter. The short demonstration focuses on flavor building, waste reduction, and practical tips you can use tonight, watchable at the provided YouTube link.
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Eating kidney-friendly on a budget webinar
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is hosting a free live Zoom webinar about eating kidney friendly on a budget on 2026-05-26 at 12:00 PM EDT. Expect practical, real life tips for stretching your grocery dollars, finding affordable kidney safe foods, and an interactive Q and A to help with personal challenges.
