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Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: EndPKD on July 02, 2011, 04:20:15 PM

Title: Hello from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post by: EndPKD on July 02, 2011, 04:20:15 PM

Hi! I was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease in late 2004, when I was living alone overseas. It also affects my liver.  :o  Since my follow-up kidney tests at the time came back showing normal function, I didn't give the diagnosis much more thought...

In 2007, I returned to Canada and by 2009 was in a serious relationship. The possibility of having children who would have a 50% chance of inheriting PKD made me think about it again. Then, I came across a PKD Walk hosted by the PKD Foundation of Canada (based in Toronto) and immediately joined in, with my fiance.

Now, happily married, and with enlarged, but, fortunately, still functioning kidneys, I volunteer in my community to raise awareness of PKD and funding for PKD research. I wish everyone in the IHD forum well!  :cheer:

Title: Re: Hello from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post by: lmunchkin on July 02, 2011, 06:57:44 PM

That is awesome, EndPKD! Welcome to IHD.  So glad you found us and hope to learn alot from your posts! What an advocate you will be for PKD! On behalf of this family, we Thank you for your time and service to this cause!

lmunchkin        :flower;      :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

Title: Re: Hello from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post by: Ang on July 02, 2011, 07:29:44 PM

 :welcomesign; end pkd

well done on your volunteering work








EDITED - Icon Error corrected - Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post by: MooseMom on July 02, 2011, 10:22:41 PM

Thank you to both you and your fiancee for putting in time and effort to support this very worthy cause.  Welcome to IHD!

Title: Re: Hello from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post by: Razman on July 04, 2011, 05:29:28 AM

   Welcome aboard from another Canadian.  (Mississauga) .   Please visit often.  You will find a great area to talk to others and get information.    :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Hello from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post by: Cordelia on July 04, 2011, 05:57:27 AM

Hi! Welcome to you from another fellow Canadian from the K-W area of Ontario! Enjoy the site!    :welcomesign;  I have PKD too!

Title: Re: Hello from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post by: Bajanne on July 04, 2011, 07:58:35 AM

Welcome to our community!   We are happy to have you join us.  I think what you are doing is great.  We are looking forward to you adding your voice to our forum.  In fact I have to let you know that this is not just a forum - it is a genuine family  :grouphug;  a wonderful group of caring and sharing people.  So you keep on keeping on.   Let us know how you are doing.






Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Hello from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post by: willowtreewren on July 04, 2011, 08:02:21 AM

Welcome to IHD!

 :welcomesign;

My daughter has PKD that affects her liver, too. She has two daughters, and I dread the day we find out whether they have PKD, too. She discovered that she had it when she went to get tested to see if she could be a donor to her dad. PKD runs rampant in my husband's family!  :thumbdown;

Thanks for your activism!

Aleta

Title: Re: Hello from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Post by: looneytunes on July 04, 2011, 07:42:12 PM

Welcome to our community.   :welcomesign;