PKD Awareness Day

PKD Awareness Day, September 4, 2026 

WHEREAS: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic 
diseases, affecting approximately 1 in 400 to 1 in 1,000 people. Today, thousands of Canadians 
and millions of people worldwide live with PKD; and 

WHEREAS: PKD causes abnormal cysts to develop and grow in the kidneys, and the enlargement of 
cysts causes kidney function to decline; and 

WHEREAS: The PKD Foundation of Canada is the only national charitable organization dedicated to 
fighting PKD through programs of research, advocacy, education, support and awareness in order 
to discover vital treatments and a cure for PKD and improve the lives of all it affects; and 

WHEREAS: PKD Awareness Day is an opportunity to step up efforts and provide a platform to widely 
spread the word, share stories, and encourage others to learn more; and 

WHEREAS: This September, the PKD Foundation of Canada is hosting its Annual Walk to END PKD 
at cities across Canada, signifying a united group, moving towards treatment and a cure for PKD; 
and 

WHEREAS: Since 2007, the Walk to END PKD has raised more than $2,825,000 toward finding 
treatments and providing education and support services to those suffering from the disease. More 
information can be found at www.endpkd.ca.