Amazing Kidneys at Risk! – Support Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Early Detection and Management

Contact: Irene Aguzzi, Manager, National Public Affairs 514-369-4806, ext. 227

MONTREAL, March 11 – March 13, 2008 marks the third World Kidney Day (WKD) and falls within Kidney Health Month in Canada. This year’s theme, as proclaimed by the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF) is “Amazing Kidneys!”. It’s a reminder that this humble organ is just as vital to our health as the heart and lungs; and a call to raise awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) which places our amazing kidneys at risk! <>

For further information: about Chronic Kidney Disease awareness activities in your local community, or in the global community, for World Kidney Day 2008, visit www.worldkidneyday.org or www.kidney.ca or contact: Northern Alberta (Edmonton): Barbara Foxall, (780) 451-6900; Southern Alberta (Calgary): Jodi Currie, (403) 255-6108 ext. 35, 1-800-268-1177; British Columbia: Pauline Buck, (604) 736-9775; Manitoba: Val Dunphy, (204) 989-0804; New Brunswick: Anne Henderson, (506) 328-9173; Newfoundland: Theresa Horvath, (709) 753-8999; Nova Scotia: Michelle McCann, (902) 429-0906, Toll Free 1-800-889-5557, ext. 4; Ontario (Toronto): Wendy Kudeba, (416) 445-0373, ext. 242; Prince Edward Island: Joe McCabe, (902) 892-9009; Quebec: Caroline Duguay, (514) 938-5518, ext. 225; Saskatchewan: Sheri H Smith, (306) 664-8588, ext. 22; National Public Affairs, (514) 369-4806, ext. 227, 1-800-361-7494