Kidney Foundation of Canada (The) - Northern Ontario - Northern Superior Chapter

Application

Short-term Emergency Financial Assistance

Assistance is provided ONLY when all other sources of funding have been exhausted
Applications for short term financial assistance are made through renal social workers at community units, hospital renal programs or kidney care clinics
Applicant must meet eligibility requirements

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals with kidney disease and their families

Fees

Fee assistance may be available for Emergency Medical costs -- assessed by renal social workers; assistance is provided by Kidney Foundation

Contacts

Daniela Piotrowski
807-624-2680 * daniela.piotrowksi@kidney.ca

Languages

English ; French

Description of Services:

Focuses on improving the quality of life for people living with kidney disease by promoting public and patient education and awareness

Provides "Living With Kidney Disease" manuals and "You and Your Kidneys with Sidney the Kidney" booklets for young students

Promotes organ donation

Provides short-term emergency financial assistance to patients

Assists with funding a summer camp program for adults and children

Promotes advocacy and contributes to research

Conducts fundraising activities locally and regionally to raise funds to support programs and services; local funds help patients with out-of-town medical expenses (meals, accommodations)

Kidney Car Fundraising Program