The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is a local nonprofit chapter in Sarnia-Lambton that supports people affected by kidney disease through patient services, peer support, bilingual education, nutrition resources, and community programs such as webinars and awareness events. The chapter also raises funds to support kidney research, allied health projects, workplace giving initiatives, and short-term assistance for people living with kidney disease.
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Last updated on Feb 7th, 2026
Recent Activity
National Board of Directors recruitment (2027-2028 term)
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is recruiting members for its National Board of Directors for the 2027 to 2028 term, seeking altruistic, driven candidates to provide governance and advocacy for people living with kidney disease. Apply online via the provided English or French short links, and consider sharing the opportunity with qualified colleagues or community members.
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Kidney-friendly frozen & canned foods fact sheet
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter published a concise, bilingual fact sheet to help people choose kidney friendly frozen and canned foods, focusing on sodium, potassium, and phosphorus management. The sheet offers practical label reading and shopping tips to support dietary needs and is available online via the provided short links.
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World Heart Day: Heart and Kidney Health Awareness
On World Heart Day, the Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter highlights the link between heart and kidney health and shares bilingual resources. Visit bit.ly/KCA-Heart-and-Kidneys or bit.ly/RCA-Coeur-Et-Reins to learn how protecting kidney health supports your heart.
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Research participation invitation: experiences disclosing kidney disease
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is inviting people with advanced kidney disease to participate in a study about disclosing diagnosis and treatment status, in both English and French. If you want to share how disclosure affects daily life, relationships, and work, visit bit.ly/Participate-in-Research to take part.
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Madras Spiced Tilapia recipe
Chef Brian Vallipuram presents a kidney friendly Madras Spiced Tilapia that is high in protein and low in sodium, with a chef tip to reduce spiciness. The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter published the recipe on 2026-09-26; view it at bit.ly/KCK-Madras-Tilapia or the French link bit.ly/CSR-Tilapia-Madras for full instructions.
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Workplace giving campaign
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter highlights a workplace giving campaign supported by HealthPartners and PartenaireSanté, enabling employees to give via payroll to any of 20 member charities. Employers receive tools and guidance to run the program, and employees can choose the charity that matters most to them. Learn more via the bilingual program pages from HealthPartners.
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August 2026 research results
The KidneyLink August 2026 research roundup, published September 24, presents findings on scrotal swelling risk after laparoscopic kidney donation, the role of long term kidney function in transplant quality of life, and new prediction models to improve acute coronary syndrome care for people with chronic kidney disease. Read the full summaries and source links at https://kidneylink.ca/research-results/ from the Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter in partnership with Can SOLVE CKD Network.
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Kidney Walk Canada / Marche du Rein registration & contribution campaign
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter is promoting Kidney Walk Canada and Marche du Rein registration, with free registration available at www.kidneywalk.ca and www.marchedurein.ca. If you missed a local walk, you can still donate via bit.ly/Contribute-Today or bit.ly/Contribuez-Aujd to support Canadians living with kidney disease.
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Portion sizes guidance for people with kidney disease
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter shares bilingual portion size guidance for people living with kidney disease, with short links to English and French resources. The guidance emphasizes that portion size matters as much as food choice, offering practical tips for everyday meals.
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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.
