KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA
BC Branch
200 – 4940 Canada Way, Burnaby BC V5G 4K6
Phone: 604-736-9775 Fax: 604-736-9703
Toll Free: 1-800-567-8112 Toll Free Fax: 1-800-667-8871
Email: info.bcy@kidney.ca Website: www.kidney.ca
Hours: Mond-Fri 8.30 am to 12 pm, and 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Mission Statement:
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease through:
- Funding and stimulating innovative research
- Providing education and support
- Promoting access to high quality care
- Increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation
Programs & Services:
- Literature on kidney disease and kidney transplants
- Referrals and education on kidney disease and kidney transplants
- Provides patient services, including telephone-based peer support
- Short term financial assistance
- Camp for children with kidney disease
- Kidney Suites for post-transplant patients needing to stay in Vancouver
- Family Kidney Suite for children needing hemodialysis in Vancouver
- Educational seminars regarding the importance of organ donation
- Publications 4 times a year about kidney health and kidney issues