Together We’re Stronger than Kidney Disease.

EGet behind the one you love by participating in the Kidney Walk.

very year, Canadians unite at the Kidney Walk to celebrate the strength of our kidney and transplant community. It’s been three long years since we’ve gathered in person, but we’re thrilled to share that in-person events will be held in 28 Ontario communities this fall.

If there isn’t a physical walk in your community, you can still join the Ontario virtual walk and walk wherever and whenever you choose. No matter how you choose to participate, you're joining a passionate community with a shared belief in doing all we can to provide hope and support to our loved ones living with kidney disease.

For Sault Ste. Marie’s Tracy Patrick, the Kidney Walk is a family affair. It was 24 years ago in March that she donated her kidney to her sister Kelly. Each September, Kelly travels to Sault Ste. Marie from Southern Ontario to participate in the walk with Tracy and their family. The goal is three-fold: raise awareness about kidney disease and the impact of organ donation; raise funds for The Kidney Foundation; and celebrate Kelly’s kidney bliss. Tracy’s name has graced the provincial leaderboard for many of years thanks to the generosity of friends and family. Tracy credits Kelly’s husband, Orest, as a key player in their fundraising success.

The walks bring our kidney community together and serve as an important reminder that we’re not alone in our journey and together we’re stronger than kidney disease.

The Kidney Walk is The Kidney Foundation’s largest community fundraiser. The funds raised from the Kidney Walk are vital to delivering the Foundation’s mission. From education to peer support; financial assistance to funding research, The Kidney Foundation is here to support all Canadians affected by kidney disease.