KFOC

JDRF Awards $9 Million US for Phase 3 Type 1 Diabetes Kidney Disease Clinical Trial, Joins The Kidney Foundation of Canada in Driving Research to Treat Kidney Disease

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Diabetes, Patient, Research, Diabetic nephropathy, Kidney, Kidney failure, Person, T1D, CIHR, SGLT2, Team, University, Kidney disease, Joslin Diabetes Center, Risk, KFOC, Type 2 diabetes, Safety, Public, University of Toronto, SGLT, JDRF, Clinical trial, University Health Network, Pharmaceutical industry

Kidney disease remains a life-threatening complication for those living with diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • Kidney disease remains a life-threatening complication for those living with diabetes.
  • Almost half of kidney failure cases are caused by diabetes, and an estimated one out of three people with T1D develop significant kidney disease.
  • SUGARNSALT is one of the largest T1D focused kidney disease studies in the world, and it is the only phase 3 clinical trial targeting major kidney disease outcomes.
  • "The Kidney Foundation of Canada is proud to be one of the founding partners on this significant investment to support innovative strategies to treat diabetic kidney disease.

7th ANNUAL ODBF SHIVER 'N GIVER FUNDRAISING DRIVE RAISES $25,000

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Friday, February 24, 2023
Religion, Homelessness, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Quality of life, Patient, Capital region, Family, Dialysis, CHEO, Rideau Canal, Islam, Drive, Kidney failure, Community Housing Improvement Program, Recreation, Hope, KFOC, Capital city, Kidney, Environment, Relaxation, National Capital Region (Canada), Camp, Organic, National Association Medical Staff Services, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Dignity, Emergency shelter, Housing, Nursing, Tourism, Woman

In spite of the cancellation of the BeaverTails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival's annual races on the Rideau Canal Skateway the foundation's annual winter campaign, the ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive, continued its efforts to raise funds for local charities.

Key Points: 
  • In spite of the cancellation of the BeaverTails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival's annual races on the Rideau Canal Skateway the foundation's annual winter campaign, the ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive, continued its efforts to raise funds for local charities.
  • The 2023 ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive efforts were led by the top fundraising teams Chinatown Snowboat in 1st place, Fleet of Foote in 2nd place and Lucky Iceholes Trois in 3rd place.
  • Since the inaugural ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive in 2017, the foundation's winter campaign has raised $135,829 in support of charities in the National Capital Region.
  • As the 2023 ODBF Shiver 'N Giver Fundraising Drive comes to an end, ODBF extends a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of its dedicated fundraisers, generous donors, and community partners.