35-year-old Round Lake mother Kristen Armitage with end-stage kidney failure due to IgA Nephropathy seeks public awareness and consideration for kidney donation.

35-year-old Round Lake mother Kristen Armitage suffers from end-stage kidney failure due to IgA Nephropathy, a condition causing antibodies to build up in the kidneys. Despite her siblings being tested for potential donation, public awareness and consideration of kidney donation are crucial for Armitage and others in need of transplants. The Living Kidney Donor Program at The Ottawa Hospital provides education, testing, and matching for potential donors.

March 01, 2024
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