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JOHN JOHNSTON / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Social Page for April 20th, 2013 Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch – Fort Garry Hotel The Hope Affair presented by The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch (KFOC-MB) & the Canadian Society of Nephrology, took place at The Fort Garry Hotel. The event honoured Dr. David Rush, an integral leader in Manitoba’s nephrology community. He was presented with KFOC-MB’s Founder’s Award. Proceeds from the gala will support the Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and National Training Program (KRESCENT). The 240 guests in attendance experienced an evening with local flair including a live auction of Inuit artwork and a locally-themed menu. (L to R) Dr. James Zacharias (President, KFOC-MB Board of Directors), Charlene Petrash (Manager, Fund Development & Communications, KFOC-MB), Val Dunphy (Executive Director, KFOC-MB), Don Whitmore (Honorary Chair, KFOC-MB’s New Challenge Campaign)