The Grande Prairie Kidney Walk is set to return on September 22nd at Muskoseepi Park to unite with local families, transplant recipients, and donors in a fun and family-friendly setting.
Kidney Foundation Community Engagement Manager Krysta Gendreau says the walk is “more than just a fundraiser” as it serves as a gathering for so many who have been affected by kidney disease.
Gendreau was candid when speaking on her own experiences with kidney disease, saying she understands firsthand how important solidarity can be for those living with the disease and their families.
“I’m a staff member with the Kidney Foundation of Northern Alberta and Territories Branch, but I’m also the wife of a kidney transplant recipient,” she says. “I know firsthand how important it is to connect that with others on their kidney journey and to raise funds to support them.”
According to the foundation, kidney disease affects one in ten Canadians, including more than 500,000 Albertans. As a result, the Kidney Foundation is looking to Grande Prairie residents to walk in support of those affected, while meeting their $25,000 fundraising goal.
“We aim to raise $25,000, and we’ve already reached 50 per cent of this goal [and] your support can help us get there,” Gendreau says.Â
Interested residents are encouraged to visit the Kidney Foundation’s website for more information on registration and how to donate.
