Itinerary: 8:55 - 9:00 – Arrival time 9:05 - 9:10– Option for Speaking for the Organizing group 9:10 –9:15 - Mayor to read the proclamation 9:15 –9:20– Photo and flag raising 9:25 –9:30 – End of flag raising
Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day
Itinerary: 8:55 - 9:00 – Arrival time 9:05 - 9:10– Option for Speaking for the Organizing group 9:10 –9:15 - Mayor to read the proclamation 9:15 –9:20– Photo and flag raising 9:25 –9:30 – End of flag raising
Recommended Attire: N/A, please consider this event is taking place outdoors.
Contact Info: Jenny Duffy 365-340-2631
Event Overview Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting about 1 in 400 to 1 in 1,000 Canadians. It causes cysts to grow in the kidneys, leading to pain, complications, and eventually kidney failure. Although it is widespread, many people still haven’t heard of it. That’s why awareness efforts like this are so important to our community. Since 2014, Health Canada has officially recognized September 4 as National PKD Awareness Day, and over 35 communities across the country helped mark the day last year through proclamations and flag raisings.
The PKD Foundation of Canada is the only national organization solely dedicated to fighting PKD. Through research, support and education, and awareness and advocacy, we aim to ease the journey for PKD warriors and caregivers, providing community, connection and accurate information, and funding research to generate hope. **Flag raisings typically last 15-30 minutes. Since they are brief events, please do your best to arrive a few minutes before the start time.
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