The Kidney Foundation Atlantic Branch received a welcome boost this week to support those affected with kidney disease in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Fortis Inc. made a donation of $35,000 to the foundation.
Executive Vice President of Sustainability and Chief Human Resource Officer of Fortis, Nora Duke, says kidney disease is a significant challenge for patients, which is why they wanted to support programs that directly support patients and their families.
Of the donation, $20,000 for Patient Programming and $15,000 for the Short-Term Financial Assistance Program.
