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Northern Alberta & The Territories Branch Fall 2009 Issue
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Programs and Services
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Kidney Care Conferences
Red Deer and District Updates
“Give The Gift” Dance for Life Gala
Golf Tournament
Endowment Fund
“Give the Gift of Life” Fun Run and Walk
Good-Bye
Living Kidney Donation
The World Uncorked, Wine Tasting Gala
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Correction Notice: The Winter 2009 issue reported incorrectly that “One hundred of
Shwan’s best originals have been reproduced to create an art inventory for leasing to business.
In fact, none of Shwan’s art has been reproduced for leasing. Venturion offers a range of artists
in it’s art leasing program.
Privacy Statement: We respect your privacy. If you have any privacy concerns, please
contact our Branch Privacy Officer, Heidi Erisman, by phone at 780-451-6900 or
[email protected]
Readers: The Branch editor solicits ideas for original articles about living with kidney disease.
Your stories and comments are welcome at [email protected]
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Contributing Writers
Branch Staff
Editorial/Production
Heidi Erisman
Circulation Coordinator
Kerstin Kluge
Design and Graphics
Lorraine Shulba, Little Blue Bug Studios
www.littlebluebugstudios.com
Production
Teldon Print Media
www.teldonprintmedia.com
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
Northern Alberta and The Territories Branch
202 11227 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5K 0L5
Phone: 780-451-6900
Toll free: 1-800-461-9063
Fax: 780-451-7592
www.kidney.ab.ca
Board of Directors
Gord Read, President
Monte Weber, Vice-President/Treasurer
Sheelah Zapf, Vice-President
Patricia Campbell, Past-President
Robin Allen, Director
Michael Cory, Director
Scott Klarenbach, Director
Bernie Larson, Director
Margaret Lidstone, Director
Dan Service, Director
Daryl Becker, Director
Staff
Heidi Erisman
Joane Marot
Kerstin Kluge
Barbara Foxall
Kim Kearns
Theresa Jenkins
Cheryl Mayes
Linda Lumsden
Sabrina Sperber
Eleanor Thimer
Executive Director
Executive Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Manager, Kidney Care Service
Coordinator, Kidney Health Promotion
Manager, Fund Development
Coordinator, Fund Development
Coordinator, Fund Development,
Red Deer & District
Coordinator, Fund Development
Door to Door Campaign Assistant
Kidney News and Views is published three times a year by the Northern Alberta and The Territories
Branch. The newsletter is a source of information on branch activities and matters of interest to persons
impacted by kidney disease.
The opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Kidney Foundation of Canada,
its directors, staff or members.
Fall 2009 Kidney News and Views
Programs
and Services
The Northern Alberta & The Territories Branch of the Kidney Foundation
of Canada raises funds for research and to provide services to people
and their families living with kidney disease, dialysis or kidney transplants.
Informational Resources
Manual: Living with Kidney Disease, 4th Edition
Website: www.kidney.ab.ca
Handbook: transitions: Your Journey with
Organ Transplant
Brochures
Loan library of books and videotapes
Print newsletter mailed three times a year:
Fill out and submit the newsletter form for your
copies of Kidney News & Views
Taxation information helpful to people
living with kidney disease
Financial Assistance
The Kidney Foundation of Canada recognizes
that many of the expenses associated with
kidney disease are borne directly by people
with chronic kidney disease and live
kidney donors.
The Foundation provides emergency and
crisis financial assistance to eligible patients
and their families. Applications are assessed
and referred through one’s renal social
worker.
Peer Support
Peer Support is based on the philosophy that
the person who might really understand you
is the person who has been there too. Please
call or email our office to find out more about
talking to a Peer Support Volunteer.
Educational Bursaries
Our branch disperses bursaries from the
Paddlers for Parts Fund and the Alex Unrau
Memorial Endowment and Bursary Fund.
These bursaries are for students who are
affected by kidney disease. Contact our
office or your renal social worker to apply
for a bursary.
2009 Branch Calendar of Events
September 13
September 24
October 4
October 17
October 25
November 8
November 17
December 6
Red Deer’s “Give the Gift of Life”
Fun Run and Walk
“Give the Gift” Dance for Life Gala
St. Albert’s “Give the Gift
of Life” Fun Run and Walk
5th Annual Lexus of Edmonton &
Crestwood Fine Wines & Spirits,
“Wine Tasting”
Red Deer “Kidney Care Conference”
Edmonton “Kidney Care Conference”
Branch Open House and the “Give the
Gift of Life” $10,000 Cash Draw
Red Deer Christmas Party
Volunteer Opportunities
As a volunteer for the Kidney Foundation of
Canada, you can make a difference in the lives
of people living with kidney disease, dialysis, or
kidney transplants. Volunteers are needed to
help raise funds for research and to assist
with services.
Opportunities and time commitment are
flexible. Volunteers are matched with
positions that reflect their interests.
Contact Our Branch Office
Barb Foxall, Manager, Kidney Care
780-451-6900 ext 232
1-800-461-9063
[email protected]
www.kidney.ab.ca
We are now accepting nominations for
2009 Volunteer recognition.
Please go to www.kidney.ab.ca to
download forms.
Kidney News and Views
Fall 2009
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What is
Diabetic
Peripheral
Neuropathy?
Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. The type of neuropathy occurring in the
arms, hands, legs and feet is known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
is different from peripheral arterial disease (poor circulation), which affects the blood vessels rather
Edson Healthcare than the nerves.
Aberhart Centre One
780-407-1443
Centre
1-780-817-5039
Hinton Healthcare
Centre
780-865-3333 ext 216
or 208
Jasper (Seton)
Healthcare Centre
1-780-817-5039
Northeast
Community Health
Centre
780-496-3351
Red Deer 49th St.
Community Health
Centre
403 314 1287
Vermilion Health
Centre
780-853-8768
(Dietitian)
Three different groups of nerves can be affected by diabetic neuropathy:
• Sensory nerves, which enable people to feel pain, temperature, and other sensations
• Motor nerves, which control the muscles and give them their strength and tone
• Autonomic nerves, which allow the body to perform certain involuntary functions, such as sweating.
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy doesn’t emerge overnight—instead, it usually develops slowly and
worsens over time. Some patients have this condition long before they are diagnosed with diabetes.
Having diabetes for several years may increase the likelihood of having diabetic neuropathy.
The loss of sensation and other problems associated with nerve damage make a patient prone to
developing skin ulcers (open sores) that can become infected and may not heal. This serious
complication of diabetes can lead to loss of a foot, a leg, or even a life.
Signs and Symptoms
Depending on the type(s) of nerves involved, one or more signs and symptoms may be present in
diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
For sensory neuropathy:
• Numbness or tingling in the feet
• Pain or discomfort in the feet or legs—including prickly, sharp pain or burning feet
For motor neuropathy:
• Muscle weakness and loss of muscle tone in the feet and lower legs
Wetaskiwin Hospital • Loss of balance
and Care Centre • Changes in foot shape that can lead to areas of increased pressure
780 361 4276
For autonomic neuropathy:
• Dry feet
• Cracked skin
Information taken from http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/diabetic_peripheral_neuro.htm
Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention Clinic
The Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention Clinic is designed to delay/prevent the onset of diabetic kidney
disease and reduce other risk factors (such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure). Patients
who attend the clinics will receive treatment and education related to diabetes, high blood pressure
and cholesterol management. Patients will be seen by a Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian.
These trained professionals will monitor treatment and help the patient develop a plan that will result
in a healthier weight, glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Specialist physician services
will be available at clinic sites for scheduled visits for those patients who require this enhanced level
of service.
Referral Needed: Yes
Note: A Physician referral is requested. However, should patients, families or other health
professionals inquire, the staff of the clinics will work in collaboration with them and family
physicians to ensure that the patient receives appropriate service.
Eligibility: Adults over the age of 18 must have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, with hypertension or
proteinuria, and creatinine level most be <200.
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Kidney Care Conferences:
Living Well With
Kidney Disease
Red Deer
October 25, 2009, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Lower Auditorium, Red Deer Regional Hospital
Cost: $15.00 per person
For information please call Kim Kearns at 1-800-461-9063
Or Linda Lumsden at 403-754-1625
Edmonton November 8, 2009, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Centre
Cost: $15.00 per person
For information or to register please call Kim or Barb at 780-451-6900
Speakers will include: Dr. R. Pauly
Jeannine Christopherson, BSc Nursing
Staff from Home Therapies, U of A
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BRINGING KIDNEY HEALTH
to the Forefront
In February 2009, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Northern Alberta and the
Territories Branch launched a new program called Bringing Kidney Health to the
Forefront. The Kidney Health Promotion Coordinator, Kim Kearns, B.A. B.Ed., has
been busy organizing and promoting this new program.
The purpose of Bringing Kidney Health to the Forefront is to ensure that kidney health information
is available to all residents of Northern Alberta. In addition to disseminating kidney health
information, Kim also presents workshop on kidney health to a variety of audiences including
school age children, health professionals and seniors. You may have even seen Kim on
Breakfast Television in March promoting World Kidney Day. Kim has been busy discovering the
best of Northern Alberta’s beauty and hospitality while she visits satellite dialysis units,
public health centres, and primary care networks in Red Deer, Fort McMurray and every
where in between.
In addition to presenting educational materials about kidneys and facilitating kidney health
presentations, Kim networks with health care providers and the general public at various health
fairs and health related conferences in Northern Alberta. These networking opportunities allow
Kim to promote The Kidney Foundation of Canada and to tell people about the risk factors and
issues related to kidney disease.
Kim’s motto is “learn to love your kidneys”. The more people know about kidney disease risk
factors and the major role the kidneys play in our overall health, the more people will become
aware of how important kidneys are. Spreading the word about how to keep our kidneys healthy
and the risk factors of kidney disease is not a simple task, but Kim has the education and training
to be successful. More importantly, her heart is in it as she has a personal connection to kidney
disease. A genetic form of kidney disease runs in Kim’s family and she lost her mother in 2005 to
kidney failure. She has fist hand knowledge of the struggles involved in all five stages of kidney
disease, dialysis and transplants.
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Currently Kim is practicing what she preaches as she checks
her blood pressure daily, visits her doctor regularly, follows
her diet, and exercises daily. For Kim, awareness and education
are the keys to slowing down the progress of kidney disease.
For individuals without kidney disease, awareness and
education are the keys to prevention!
Red Deer & District Updates
World Kidney Day March 12th
In Red Deer, we marked World Kidney Day on March 12th at the Bower
Place Shopping Centre. Thanks to all our volunteers, entertainers and
our sponsors CKGY/Z99 and Bower Place Shopping Centre.
Wine & Roses Wine Tasting Gala
Special thanks to the Redstone Grill and their staff for hosting a very successful fundraising event. We
raised over $13,000. Thank you to our wine sponsor Summit Fine Wines and media sponsor Big 105 &
106.7 The Drive.
We wish to acknowledge our Live/Silent Auction Sponsors: Leons Furniture, Lazyboy Furniture Galleries,
Polar Jewellers, Original Joe’s, Altus Geomatics, Impact Creative, Lacombe Golf & Country Club, La
Solitude Spa, Fran’s Flowers & Fudge, Mike’s Mattress, Theresa Jenkins, Mitchell & Jewell, Black Knight
Inn, G&G Callihoo Enterprizes, Lacombe Trailer Sales & Rentals, Scott Land & Lease, Redstone Grill,
Liquor Crossing, Shane Yellowbird, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Holiday Inn on 67th, Chef Michael Smith,
Letitia Narai, C21 Your Realty, Heidi Erisman and George and Shirley Gaetz. Accolades to Blake &
Michelle from the Morning Buzz, Amy Kempf, Michelle Lee, Morgan McKee, Randi Boulton, Gord Read
and Duane Daines. Your presence certainly contributed to the success of our event. Thank you to The
Original Basket Boutique for providing the awesome door prize. And, last but not least we are grateful to
our dedicated volunteers whose hard work and commitment makes events like this a reality. We would
like to express our gratitude to everyone who attended our event.
July 30th - Money was raised at the 2nd Annual “Cruisin for a Kidney” benefitting The Kidney
Foundation of Canada. The money was raised through raffle tickets, root beer floats and popcorn sales.
We wish to acknowledge our corporate sponsor, A & W Willow Street in Red Deer for their continuous
commitment and support to our Foundation. Thank you to Mark, Brandi and the entire ‘Cruisin the Dub’
staff for making this a fun and successful event. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who
attended our event. And, last but not least we are grateful to our Committed Volunteers whose hard work
and dedication makes events like this a reality.
August 8th- 2nd annual Charity BBQ sponsored by M&M Meats, Taylor Drive. Thanks to Nic Meen for
hosting the fundraising event. We raised $540. Special thanks to our entertainers, awesome
volunteers, local media and everyone who supported this event.
REGISTER NOW!
For the 3rd Annual “Give the Gift of Life” Fun Run & Walk-September 13th at Great Chief Park
(Kiwanis Picnic Shelter), 4707 Fountain Drive, Red Deer. REGISTER ON-LINE www.kidney.ab.ca
or Call 403.754.1625. Register as a TEAM or as an INDIVIDUAL. Collect pledges and participate
in the optional 5 km run or 2 km walk and assist The Kidney Foundation to raise funds and
awareness for organ donation and ensure more Canadians will receive a life-saving transplants.
Annual Christmas Dinner for people living with kidney disease, transplant recipients and their families.
Annual Christmas Dinner
Place: Golden Circle Senior Centre, Red Deer, AB
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
Contact Red Deer and District Office at 403-754-1625 for further information.
Register!
“Give The Gift”
Dance for Life
Gala
Danny Arbour and Camille Norton
CTV news reported that Danny Arbour, upon learning he had made the “So You Think You
Can Dance Canada” Top 20, said he “screamed like a little girl!”1 Season 1 of “So You Think
You Can Dance Canada” premiered on September 11, 2008, but not before a grueling audition
process to find Canada’s top dancers. The show itself, a dance reality show and competition,
was a challenge as the competitors had short periods of time to learn and master a range of
dance styles and choreography. Arbour, considered to be one of Canada’s top ballroom
dancers, went on to be in the top 10 at the competition.
In addition to his debut on “So You Think You Can Dance Canada”, Danny has partnered with
Camille Norton, a native of Calgary, and together they have begun to establish themselves as
formidable competitors in the ballroom dance world. The pair topped or placed in the top 3 in
both USA and Canadian competitions as Professional Rising Stars in Professional Latin, and
more recently, they placed in the top 9 at the World Cup Open in Professional Latin.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Northern Alberta and The Territories Branch is thrilled that
Danny and Camille will present a show at our first “Give the Gift - Dance for Life “ Dance in
Support of Organ Tissue Donation Awareness.
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Jim Deglau & Elena Sinelnikova
We are delighted to showcase Edmontonians, Jim Deglau
and Elena Sinelnikova, the 2009 Canadian Closed Adult Latin
Champions at the “Give the Gift” Dance for Life Gala.
Jim and Elena have been dancing for seven years, and have
achieved remarkable success, something they attribute to good
coaching and regular practice each week. The couple started
to learning dance as adults, met and became dance partners
when they were volunteer teaching assistants at the University of
Alberta Dance Club.
Jim and Elena are examples of extraordinary talent that, with
focus and training flourished in mid-life. One does not have to
start dancing as a child to enjoy its health benefits, or to achieve
high levels of skill.
You won’t want to miss the spectacular dance presentations by
Jim and Elena. You will be inspired by their technical abilities
and dance interpretations and likely will leave with the awareness
that it is never to late to do something you love.
In addition to performances by Danny and Camille, and Jim and Elena, the showcase will feature the dancers from two dance studios in
Edmonton. Dance professionals, Chelsey Schram and Mark Weedon from Edmonton’s Arthur Murray Dance Studio, the city’s longest
continuously open studio will perform, as will children from the DoDel Kids Club from Elite Dance Studio
DoDel Kids Club is a unique, amateur sport/dance program where children train to compete in competitive ballroom dance. The dancers
in DoDel Kids Club have been regularly featured in local and national media and the club has been recognized as offering some of the
best training in Canada for aspiring competitive ballroom dancers. Coaches for DoDel Kids Club are 8 time Canadian Ballroom Dance
Champions, Dominic Lacroix and Delphine Romaire. Guest instructors for the children include internationally recognized coaches and
judges Jean-Marc Généreux (Montreal and from “So You Think You Can Dance, Canada”), Jane Edgett (Halifax), and Benoit Drolet
(London, England).
You will not want to miss the remarkable performances of these talented children or the dance professionals set to perform at the Gala.
Go online today to purchase your tickets. Not only will you enjoy a fine dinner and close up, breathtaking dance performances, your
participation will support the efforts of the branch to promote organ and tissue awareness and donation.
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Moving...
Branch Has Moved!
Effective August 1, 2009, the Northern Alberta and the Territories Branch moved offices and relocated to 202 11227
Jasper Avenue. We are now more central, closer to hospitals and dialysis units and have increased our
accessibility to volunteers and stakeholders. With the LRT close by and the bus stopping right in front, we look
forward to more visitors. Parking is available in the back of the building or in the numerous lots surrounding our
location. Our phone, fax numbers, and email addresses will remain the same.
Look for us on the floor atop “Gabbana” and stop in.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Northern Alberta and the Territories Branch
202 11227 Jasper Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 0L5
“Give the Gift of Life”
Golf Classic.
On June 22nd you came out swinging at the “Give the Gift of
Life” Golf Classic. Our participants enjoyed 18 holes on the
beautiful Ranch Golf Course.
This year’s golf classic offered wonderful auction items, a great
steak lunch buffet and hours of fabulous golfing among friends and
colleagues. Thank you to Citytv’s, Bridget Ryan and Rob Hislop for
co-emceeing. The support from our sponsors and participants went on
to raise almost $29,000. Thank you all for coming out and we hope to
see you out on the green next year.
Thanks to our sponsors!
630 Ched Sports, Astral Media Inc, Becker Law, Billingsgate Seafood & Lighthouse Cafe’, Boston
Pizza (Mayfield Common), Canadian Hudsons Tap House, Chemco Electrical Contractors Ltd, CISN
Country 103.9 FM, Citytv Edmonton, Decarson Rentals, Doug Elniski, MLA, Edmonton Eskimo
Football Club, Flaman Group of Companies, Franklin Templeton Institutional, Go Logowear, Homelife
Real Estate Professionals Ltd, Investors Group, King’s Fine Jewellery Ltd, Lacombe Golf & Country
Club, Lazia Restaurant, Lexus of Edmonton, Riverbend M&M Meat Shops (Riverbend), Nevada Bob’s
Golf, Pick-n-Pull Self-Service Auto & Truck Dismantlers, Quikcard Innovative Benefits Solutions, RBC
Commercial & Real Estate Markets, Rigoletto’s Café, TD Canada Trust (Spruce Grove), The Creperie,
The Citadel Theatre, The Ranch Golf & Country Club, Tim Hortons, TS&M Supply, UFCW Local 401,
Vacations Plus, Vita Bella Restaurant, Zarski’s Body Shop Ltd.
Many thanks, to all the committee members and volunteers whose hard work and dedication
made the day a success.
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The Alex Unrau
Memorial Bursary Fund
“2009 started as any other year, celebrations, birthdays, comings and goings. We had no
idea that we would lose a piece of our hearts this year. But that’s just what happened on
June 1”, reports Maria Unrau, Alex Unrau’s mom. For, on June 1, 2009 Alex died with
complications related to kidney disease.
Alex was born in Calgary, October 27, 1987. At an early age, Alex showed dexterity with
computer game controls and by 18 months of age, he was the block champ. Alex moved
to Edmonton with his family in June 2002 and graduated from McNally Composite High
School in 2005. Alex aspired to work in astro-physics but acknowledged that job prospects
were dim and so he turned his attentions to engineering. Alex was thrilled to be accepted
into the Nano and Functional Materials Engineering program at the University of Alberta.
10 days into his first co-op term in the engineering program, Alex lost his final battle with
kidney disease.
To remember their son, the Unrau family has established an endowment fund at the
Kidney Foundation. Mrs Unrau explains, “This fund starts with a humble sum but with a
meaningful sum….it was Alex’s first and last pay cheque. The name “Alexander” means
“helper of man” and Alex took this literally. He was always ready to help (except with the
gardening) and gave freely of himself. We feel that Alex would have wanted to help others
with kidney disease, so we elected to have his estate support other students with kidney
disease in post-secondary education. Interest earnings from the “Alex Unrau Memorial
Endowment and Bursary Fund will provide eligible students with $500.00 educational
bursaries. This may seem a lofty goal but it really is a selfish one, for it helps our Alex live
on in some way.”
Throughout his short life, Alex brought out the best in people and enjoyed being with his
friends. Alex loved music, playing his guitar, and jamming for hours with his friends in his
“manspace.” Alex we will miss you!
Would you like to make a financial gift to ensure the future sustainability of the Kidney
Foundation? Is there someone you wish to pay tribute or remember? Consider
establishing an Endowment Fund.
A donation (minimum of $2,500) can begin a permanent investment fund (entitled “Endowment Fund”), the interest of which
goes towards maintaining and sustaining current and future services offered by the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Your gift
ensures that the valuable work of the Foundation will continue in the years to come.
An Endowment Fund can be named in your own name or on behalf of someone, as a way of memorializing and honouring a
parent, spouse, or child. Naming such a fund allows others to contribute in the person’s name.
A gift may be given to the Kidney Foundation’s Endowment Fund in one single payment or in installments over a giving
period. Depending on the donation amount towards the fund the donor is placed within a specific category ranging from:
Founder’s Circle President’s Circle Benefactor Patron
Partner Associate
$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000 and under
Your gift can support the areas where the need is the greatest or you may designate it to support research, organ and tissue
donor awareness, patient services and public education. Your gift to the Endowment Fund is held in perpetuity. This means
all gifts to the fund are invested and only the interest income generated from the principle will be used by the Foundation. As
a donor you and other contributors to the fund will receive a tax receipt for the donation.
To learn how to establish your Endowment Fund contact the Executive Director, Heidi Erisman at 780-451-6900 at
[email protected]. When you establish a fund, you help make a difference by giving the gift of a lifetime.
Edmonton “Give the Gift of Life” Fun Run and
Walk 2009 Raises $61K!
We are excited to report on the wonderful day that was the “Give the Gift of Life” Fun Run and Walk 2009,
April 26th at Rundle Park. With the support and record attendance of 281 participants, the event raised $61,000.
Organ donors and recipients sported green T-shirts, and Honourary Co-Chairs, Alessandro Simpatico and Edmonton
Eskimos’ John Comiskey inspired us with their stories. Thanks to Bridget Ryan, of Breakfast Television who
emceed for the day.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors that made this event a huge success.
The following donated gifts in kind or donations:
Citytv, Riverbend M&M Meats, Sobeys, AMGENAstral Media, Russ’s Balloon Adventure, Edmonton Eskimo Football
Club, World Health Club, Edmonton Oil Kings, MEB, Molly Maid, City of Edmonton, Cheecha Krackles, Edmonton
City Centre, BFG Baking Group, Barb Foxall-Mona Vie, McDonalds, Priority Printing, Edmonton Eskimo Cheer Team,
Culligan, goLogowear, Fifth Avenue Jewelry Collection, Cindy Potter, Subway, The Laugh Shop, Titan Network
Solutions, Darcy Hans, Xclusive Pro Salon and Spa, Marble Slab
This year’s highest fund-raisers:
The Top Team raised $8,232: Allessandro’s Peeps
They were awarded an Ice Cream Sundae Party from Marble Slab
The Top Individual Fundraiser raised $4,444: Bobbie Maclean
Bobbie was awarded a $500 gift package from World Health Club
The Top Youth Fundraiser raised $412: Emric Cadieux
Emric received an Edmonton Eskimo gift package including an autographed Ricky Ray jersey, four
silver seat tickets to a regular season game and a locker room tour with Honourary Co-Chairperson,
and Edmonton Eskimo, John Comiskey.
We thank our many volunteers and the 160th Pathfinder Troop. Without whom this event would not be possible.
To volunteer at our 6th Annual “Give the Gift of Life” Fun Run and Walk contact Sabrina at 780 451 6900 ext 225 or
email her at [email protected].
All proceeds going to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Northern Alberta and the Territories Branch.
This event is geared to raise funds to assist people with kidney disease, in hopes that they may achieve a
greater quality of life. Dialysis is not a cure, we must raise awareness that organ donation saves lives.
“Give the Gift if Life” RAFFLE
WIN $10,000 CASH
Draw Date: November 17th, 2009
Time: 3:00pm
At The Kidney Foundation of Canada,
Northern Alberta and The Territories Branch
202 11227 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB
* You must be 18 years or older to purchase a ticket.
* Only 5500 tickets printed
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We Say Good-Bye to a
Long-Time Friend of the
Foundation….Patty Read
This past spring, it was with great sadness we said good bye to Patty Read, a dear friend
of the Kidney Foundation in both Northern and Southern Alberta. Patty passed away on
Tuesday, April 14 during her short stay in the Agapé Hospice in Calgary in the final stage of
her battle with pancreatic cancer.
For over twenty years, Patty made a tremendous contribution to The Kidney Foundation of
Canada. Patty had kidney failure, was a dialysis patient and a kidney transplant recipient
twice. Her first transplant failed due to complications with her pancreas, and her second
kidney transplant, a gift of life from her brother, gave Patty several more years of life.
During her life with kidney disease, Patty was a dedicated volunteer with the Kidney
Foundation. To name a few activities, Patty provided peer support to kidney patients, she
served as chairman for the Organ Donor Awareness Committee, and she spoke at high
schools, clubs, nursing homes, and medical schools. In 1995, Patty’s strong desire to
provide support to other kidney patients was combined with her passion for golf, and the
first Patty Read Open was held in Calgary. The golf tournament grew to include one in
Edmonton, and for several years the tournaments were delivered by friends and family of
Patty. Proceeds from the tournaments have gone to the Patty Read Endowment Fund.
Patty’s dedication and commitment to the Foundation’s mission touched many people. She
was an inspiration to all who knew her and in particular, those who have faced the
challenges of living with kidney disease. Patty is missed.
We did it! On June 7th, Grande Prairie held their
inaugural “Give the Gift of Life” Fun Run & Walk with a
target of $15,600 Grande Prairie citizens came through
and raised over $16,100!
We thank Colton Hannan for being our Honourary Chairperson and to Joe Leary who’s fun personality shone through
as he emceed our early morning event. We appreciate the citizens of Grande Prairie - all the organizers, volunteers,
participants, and those who pledged their family and friends. We are thrilled by their involvement and support.
We’d like to recognize our Top fundraisers. Top Fund Raiser raised $1,635: Melissa McGregor
Melissa received a prize package from Snap Fitness Grande Prairie. Top Team raised $7,854: “Colton’s Crew”
“Colton’s Crew’ enjoys a private ice cream sundae bar from Marble Slab Creamery.
We thank the following sponsors for their support.
104.7 Free FM, A & W, goLogowear, Horangi Taekwondo, HOT BODZ Tanning Salon MEB, Priority Printing
Safeway, Snap Fitness 24-7, MJI and D Inc, Photography by Martine Janssen
We especially thank the committed volunteers and committee. We value your efforts and time, and this event would
not have been possible without you. We hope you will join us again next year. All those interested in participating and
volunteering for the 2nd Annual “Give the Gift of Life” Fun Run & Walk should contact Sabrina at 1-800-461-9063 or
780-451-6900 ext 225 or [email protected]
The Fun Run & Walk will be held June 2010 at the Pavillion at Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie.
Kidney News and Views
Fall 2009
Page 13
Thousands of people in
Canada are waiting for a
kidney transplant due to
Living
End Stage Renal Disease
KIDNEY DONATION
Thousands of people in Canada are waiting for a kidney transplant due to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
ESRD may be a result of a number of diseases such as Alports Disease, IgA Nephropathy, Polycystic Kidney
Disease (PKD), Glomerulonephritis, Diabetes, and Hypertension to name a few. For these individuals there are
three real options that are available to help manage their disease which include:
1. Dialysis
2. Deceased Kidney Donor
3. Living kidney Donor
Living kidney donation has been proven to have successful outcomes for the recipients in Canada. Living kidney
donation has decreased wait times for those who have a living donor available.
The living donor is an altruistic individual who has stepped forward to help his/her family member or friend
manage their disease. The living donor ‘s first step in donation is have their blood group tested to determine
whether they are a compatible match. In the past if the donor and recipient were not blood group compatible this
would rule them out from donating. The Living Donor Paired Exchange Program (LDPE) has opened up new
doors when it comes to kidney donation. If the donor is not blood group compatible with the recipient they can
still donate. LDPE in a nutshell is donor swapping. Once the donor and recipient both give their consent to be a
part of the program they must complete all the necessary testing and then they are entered into the registry that
is managed by Canadian Blood Services. Once a match is made all persons involved are notified and we set a
surgery date. This program is gaining more momentum and will be able to help many individuals living with
renal disease.
To participate in living donation the kidney donor needs to be in good health, must be over the age of 18 and
under the age of 70. Kidney donors are required to undergo a series of blood and urine tests along with
radiographic testing to ensure that kidney donation will not have negative health impact in the future. The living
donor is required to consult with a nurse, social worker, psychologist, nephrologist and surgeon. A donor
work-up can take as little as a few months depending on the donors health. We work as a multidisciplinary team
to ensure every aspect of the donor’s health is assessed.
If you are interested in living donation, LDPE program, anonymous donation and would
like more information you can contact the Living Donor Coordinator
Shayroz Hasham BScN RN
780-407-7749 or toll free 1-866-253-6833
[email protected]
University of Alberta Hospital
1-198 Clinical Sciences Building
8440 112 Street Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7
Kidney Car Program
Call 780-453-2288
Brought to you by
The World Uncorked:
OLD VS NEW
October 17, 2009
The Fifth Annual Wine Tasting Gala Brought to you by
Smooth Jazz Magic 99
Lexus of Edmonton and Crestwood Fine Wines & Spirits
look forward to seeing you!
Enjoy this lovely evening of wine and scotch tasting. Peruse a few
outstanding vehicles and place a few bids on lovely items in our silent
auction. The live auction will include “beautiful hotel stays, luxurious
weekend getaways including a Mario Andretti driving experience and a
ladies shopping spree” and a private wine tasting. This also makes for a
fine corporate event for your staff or a fabulous night out with a
group of friends.
All proceeds going to The Kidney Foundation of Canada,
Northern Alberta and The Territories Branch, in support of people
living with kidney disease.
Make your reservations today!
The World Uncorked: “Old vs New”
October 17th, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm
At the Lexus of Edmonton Showroom
11204 170 St NW
Tickets $75.00
Available now! For information go to www.kidney.ab.ca or call 780-451-6900.
Held at Lexus of Edmonton at 6 PM, 11204 170 Street Edmonton, AB
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