Join us!

As the first anniversary of the death of Dr. Darren Markland approaches, we are raising money for a commemorative plaque on an Edmonton river valley bench in his memory.

His name, his words and our love for him will be on public display.

If you remember Darren as a friend, join us.

If you remember Darren as a physician and healer, join us.

If you went bike riding with Darren, or canoeing, or hiking…if you shared a coffee or a beer or a meal…if you cooked a meal with him…if you read his poetry or enjoyed his photography…if you met in person or just online…if you asked his advice on a health question, or a question about life…if you admired his advocacy for patients and fellow citizens….if he explained quantum mechanics to you…if you laughed until you cried at any one of his epic stories…if he saw you...if he’s still with you – join us!

We need to raise $3,000 here on GoFundMe.

Any extra money will be donated in Darren’s name to a charity or charities chosen by his family.

If you wish to receive a tax receipt for a donation of $20 or more, please send me a message through GoFundMe after making your donation, and I'll get back to you with details.

A complete accounting will be posted on this GoFundMe page.

Darren Markland was a nephrologist who understood the heart.

The human heart is

The size of a

Fist

Clenched.

Indefatigable, and infallible

On pain of death.

And yet it skips

At the most curious

Times,

To remind us of its finite

Beats.

And perhaps to attend us

To use them both wisely

And with abandon.

- Darren Markland, August 2025

Let’s do this!

♥️