Did you know that one in 10 Canadians has kidney disease, and this number is on the rise? It is a serious disease with no cure. The only treatments are dialysis or a kidney transplant. Diabetes and high blood pressure are leading risk factors, but certain ethnicities, including South Asian, Asian, African, and Indigenous communities, are also at higher risk. A diagnosis of kidney disease can be shocking, as symptoms often do not appear until the disease is quite advanced. In fact, you can lose up to 80 percent of your kidney function without knowing it.
For over 60 years, the Kidney Foundation has been the leading charity in Canada supporting thousands of Canadians affected by kidney disease. The Foundation offers critical programs and services, awareness and education initiatives, advocacy efforts, and funds leading edge research. Part of the Kidney Foundation’s role is to bridge the gap and remove financial barriers for some of the most underserved patient populations, improving equitable access to services and treatment.
Raising funds is an important part of the work of the Kidney Foundation to ensure patients continue to benefit from these vital programs and services.
Kidney Car is a key source of revenue for the Kidney Foundation. As one of the longest running charity car programs in Canada, Kidney Car has raised millions to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease. Every year, thousands of British Columbians donate their cars to Kidney Car, and it has been trusted by donors for more than 30 years. That is because Kidney Car offers a convenient way to donate your vehicle, with free towing and speedy pickup. Plus, all donations receive a minimum tax receipt of $700. If you have a newer vehicle in good working condition, you can request a quote for a potentially higher value tax receipt.
“Very efficient service. From the initial call to towing the vehicle. I was very happy with the decision to donate to Kidney Car.”
Donating to Kidney Car has other benefits. It is good for the environment, and it makes those who donate their cars feel good too.
One donor expressed it well when they said, “It made me happy to donate my little car who served me so well to help those in need.”
We know every person living with kidney disease has their own story. We like to think every vehicle that supports those individuals also has a story. Some are filled with cross-country adventure, others with daily commutes and quiet moments. But what happens when it is time to say goodbye to your vehicle? For many Canadians, the answer is clear. Donate it to Kidney Car.
Call 1.800.585.4479 for a quote today, or visit kidneycar.ca for more information.
