Kidney March

On Friday night of Kidney March Sept 7th we will be gathering for a Onesie PJ Party during dinner and into the evening! Crew, Marchers, and the Kidney March staff will be rockin the Onesie so you won't be alone! Join the fun and add this to your packing list for Kidney March!
Kidney March is here for you! Call us with any questions at 1.866.956.2724.

An enormous thank you to John and Deidra Boksteyn, their family and friends for creating this fantastic float for the Medicine Hat Parade, raising awareness for organ donation. Check out the homemade Don Cherry plaid! #giftoflife #KidneyMarch #organdonation

Thank you for your amazing support Mattamy Homes! Mattamy is back this year to sponsor our showers and the last Pit Stop at the top of Canada Olympic Park! #MyMattamy #KidneyMarch

Your chance to earn an Apple Watch ends soon! Tomorrow is the last day to let us know about the new marcher or crew member you recruited and for that new participant to complete raising $2200. Check in with your recruit today, and help them reach their goal by doing a fundraising push!
Need tips on fundraising, refer to your Marcher Manual or give us a call!

What a great Fundraising idea! Cheryl Duff is hosting a Plant Nite - Whether you do or don't have a green thumb have fun creating a terrarium in support of Kidney March on WED AUG 29 2018, 7:00 PM.
Need help with ideas for your fundraising? Call us and talk to Carol at (403)255.6108 ext 24 or 1(800)268.1177 ext 24

Training is rewarding, but this week it's EXTRA rewarding! Go on a training walk and tell us about it for a chance to win a pair of amazing blister preventing Armaskin socks!
HOW to ENTER • Request to Join the Kidney March Training Walks group. (If you haven't already) https://www.facebook.com/groups/836845433 135517/ ... • Go on a training walk of any distance and post about it to the training walks group page! Take a photo of the scenery or yourself in KM gear and share a fun fact about your walk. • Contest ends midnight Tuesday, July 31st
*You must be registered as 2018 Marcher or Crew to win. You can post about multiple training walks, but we will only enter each name once into the prize draw.
If you just want to buy a pair of socks, visit www.armaskin.com and use the special Kidney March discount code 'kidney' for 15% off your purchase.
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Survey | Are you a patient, caregiver or health professional? Join the international SONG-PKD Delphi panel and have your say on what outcomes should be included in research in autosomal dominant PKD. In Round 1, you will be asked to rate the importance of 41 outcomes. This will be followed by a second round, in which you will see a summary of the group results.

In the News: "Nick Broadley, the lead singer for The Foul English, said he’s really happy to see the growing support for Rubletz. “I really hope it helps Stephen out directly and maybe raises a bit more awareness for the situation with kidney failure and the living donor program,” he said." Global Calgary
Visit moretransplants.ca to register as an organ donor and sign the petition for national legislation. Also, tell your family your wishes to be an organ donor and give the #...giftoflife.
#moretransplants #organdonation
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Today until 3pm pop by this team's EPIC Kidney March fundraiser. The Kidney stones have hunted high and low for tons of amazing items for their epic yard sale! They have everything from furniture to books and kitchen gadgets. You'll find them at 100 Chaparral Way SE Calgary.

Wheather you need a little or a lot, fundraising should be fun! Do you have a fun idea for fundraising this summer?
Host a BBQ with a raffle or 50/50, have a car wash, neighborhood lemonade stand, golf/bocce ball tournament, or movie night where you sell tickets and popcorn! * Don't forget all raffles or 50/50's need a license, contact Carol to get one before your event! carol.rigg-rembish@kidneyfoundation. ab.ca

Did you know the Kidney Mortgage team can help you get that summer retreat you have always wanted, while at the same time supporting the Kidney Foundation of Canada?

In The News - Thank you Kidney Marcher Barry Radu and everyone who attended “Friday da Thirteenth” to rev up awareness for organ donation. Visit moretransplants.ca to register or sign the petition for national legislation. #giftoflife #moretransplants #organdonation

Have general questions or need help with your training or fundraising? Tonight 6:30 pm is the last Kidney March Inspiration session before the March! Come down and visit us at the Kidney March headquarters: 6007 1A Street SW Calgary RSVP to Carol at carol.rigg-rembish@kidneyfoundation. ab.ca Or call 403.255.6108 x24

Where in the world is Kidney March? In Scotland with Marcher Jill at Dunnottar Castle in Stone Haven.
Send us photos of your travels in Kidney March gear - we love to see where your marching feet take you!

Mini Marcher Update... The first EVER team of Mini Marchers are trucking along, marching with family and friends, doing 100 KM over 100 days. Mini Marcher Sam is still going strong at about 70 km.
If you want to sponsor the Mini Marchers visit: https://kidney.akaraisin.com/pledge/Team/ Home.aspx…

In The News | Kidney Marcher Kate Chong won her 20-km cycling race and came second in a 5,000-m running race at the Canadian Transplant Games! "She rode with a piece of her husband Brian inside of her. Not just in her heart and mind, but actually inside of her body" Congratulations Kate!

Just a reminder, if you recruited a new Marcher or Crew member this year make sure you let us know! Contact Carol before July 31 at 403.255.6108 x24 or carol.rigg-rembish@kidneyfoundation. ab.ca
Complete all below before July 31st and win an Apple Watch! - Register for Kidney March ... - Recruit a first-timer to join you and let us know. - Help your new recruit reach his/her $2200 fundraising goal
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Are you still sitting on the fence? This is the time to jump off and join Kidney March 2018! We have a record number of marchers and crew this year. Register today and bring in a friend! KidneyMarch.ca

Where in the world is Kidney March? Marcher/Crew Michelle Hofer enjoying the big beehive hike above Lake Louise.