Leah Getchell

Facilitator, Mother, Feminist & Reiki healer. Lover of good coffee and chocolate. Patient Partnerships & Training Lead for the CanSOLVE-CKD Network.

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

Interested in working with an amazing team of national kidney patients and researchers? We're looking for my replacement (MSW here I come) https://t.co/PcMSS6TxoV

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

@cansolveckd I definitely think we are doing this in out network!

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

Awesome to be in my first podcast!!

[Can-SOLVE CKD Network - Le réseau Can-SOLVE CKD @cansolveckd]

We're excited to launch Kidney Research Conversations - a new #podcast series brought to you by the Can-SOLVE CKD Network! In our inaugural episode, @WorkshopDiva discusses how to meaningfully engage patients in health research. Listen now: https://t.co/HzYeHTJb0R

[Can-SOLVE CKD Network - Le réseau Can-SOLVE CKD @cansolveckd]

Our Training and Mentorship Committee met in Montreal last week to discuss the ongoing development of our network's training programs and initiatives! Thank you to all who attended for a successful and productive meeting #training #mentorship #capacitybuilding #patientengagement

[Kindness Matters @KindnessLDNONT]

Today, take a moment and meet someone new like London’s @WorkshopDiva! #KindnessMatters #LDNONT

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

@KindnessLDNONT Wow, super cool—thanks for the tweet! Hoping you have a spectacular day! #kindnessmatters #LDNONT

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

@RitaSuri27 amazing job today talking about why it's important to engage patients in #kidneyresearch

@cansolveckd

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

@jenjohannesen Incredible keynote today!! Let's do an ethnography on POR! #PPF19

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

Jude and I took part in the London Kidney Walk today. He was energized to participate after all the focus in our house these past few months around the Kidney March. It was really special to do this with him and… https://t.co/uAk0SgOhyJ

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A little pre training meditation by the water in Hamilton.

I'm my element when I'm leading a group in this way, I give 110% of my energy and it fills my bucket in a major way. At the same time it's exhausting, so… https://t.co/yKQys3dvEW

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

Done!!! A life changing journey, and the beginning of a yearly tradition!
@kidneymarch #kidneymarch #kidneymarch2019 https://t.co/NCzMpLPaZX

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

It's hard to put into words what this second day of the #kidneymarch2019 has meant to me. My body is in agony, my soul and heart are full of love, peace, joy, understanding, connection & community.

Mily said it… https://t.co/dFn9FVyq3g

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

Just over half way point for Day 1 of the @kidneymarch . Amazing too see all the people with a kidney story. Thanks to all the crew who are keeping us fed and hydrated!

#kidneydisease #kidneymarch #kidneyresearch… https://t.co/dnSkBZWZJj

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

All packed, wings and all!! @kidneymarch here here I come!!

#kidneydisease #kidneymarch #kidneyresearch #cansolveckd #kidneyfoundationofcanada #wecandothis #inhermemory #fundraisingforresearch #healthreseach @… https://t.co/lYE0aMO50O

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

T-minus FOUR DAYS until the 100km @kidneymarch journey begins! I'm so close to reaching my fundraising goal, if you've been following along and keep saying to yourself, "I should donate" or " I must remember to… https://t.co/byQiUn60U7

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

Introducing the Mama Mandala!! I've been dreaming this design up for the last few years. While on my trip to England this spring the symbolism and meaning behind the design solidified itself—and the timing is, of… https://t.co/IxQoXDSlzC

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

Tested my rain gear on my way to work this AM. Could use some shoe protectors, feet got soaked. Need a rain jacket with pit zips....good thing I love gear!!

T-minus 9 days to… https://t.co/6ofLKVEOjm

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

10 days to go before one of the biggest physical challenges I've faced (though I still think it could pale in comparison to my labour and delivery--and I hold this as a source of motivation btw!!)

Today's steps and… https://t.co/sBKc1BqkLj

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

T-minus TWO weeks until Kidney March!!

I've finally got my rear in gear and have been hitting the pavement every day, sometimes twice! Even got Jude in on the action this morning before work!

Have to start to… https://t.co/egNKpxp5m3

[Leah Getchell @WorkshopDiva]

Kidney March is just three weeks away, and I'm just over half way to reaching my fundraising goal!

The March is on the weekend of the 5th anniversary of my mom's celebration of life. This is what this walk… https://t.co/fRh7dPjzOB