Team Ed - Kidney Needed

07/23/2025

A kidney donor with blood type O-negative can donate to anyone, but a recipient with O-negative blood can only receive a kidney from another O-negative donor. O-negative blood is considered the "universal donor" type for red blood cells, meaning it can be transfused to any blood type, but it is not the universal donor for kidneys. For kidneys, the blood type compatibility rules are the same as for blood transfusions: O-negative recipients can only receive from O-negative donors.

07/19/2025

This summer, consider giving the ultimate gift: The gift of life. Ed needs a kidney transplant urgently. Your donation could be a game-changer.

07/19/2025

Donating a kidney can completely transform a life. Ed, a respected husband and friend urgently needs a living donor. The process is clear, with full guidance from your first inquiry to recovery. If you’re healthy and willing, you might be the match he’s been waiting for.

06/09/2025

06/08/2025

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06/08/2025

First step to see if you are qualified to be a living kidney donor:

See what donating a kidney involves and fill out a donor application form to check your kidney donor qualifications in our initial donor screening process.

06/08/2025

FAMILY TESTIMONIAL:
My father, Ed Amedee, has been bravely living with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), a genetic condition that causes numerous cysts to grow on the kidneys, eventually leading to kidney failure. Over the years, we’ve watched this disease slowly take a toll on his health. Now, he’s at a critical point — his kidneys are failing, and he urgently needs a living kidney donor to survive.
What makes our situation even more challenging is that his blood type is O negative — one of the rarest. While O negative is the universal donor for blood, in kidney transplantation, it’s the opposite: he can only receive a kidney from another O negative donor. This makes finding a match incredibly difficult and time-sensitive.
This disease runs in our family. I, too, have recently been diagnosed with early-stage PKD, which makes it impossible for me to be a donor — though I wish more than anything that I could. Watching my dad fight this, knowing I may face the same path in the future, has only deepened my urgency and hope that someone out there can help give him more time.
Ed isn’t just my dad — he’s also “Pops” to his three grandkids: Anna, Andrew, and Haze. They absolutely adore him, and he lights up every time they’re around. We're all hoping he'll be there for many more birthdays, school milestones, and everyday moments that mean everything to a family.
If you or someone you know is O negative and willing to consider being a living kidney donor, it could truly save his life. Even if you’re not a match, simply sharing this message could help us find someone who is.
Thank you for reading, for caring, and for keeping our family in your thoughts.
— Aaron Amedee

06/08/2025

FRIEND TESTIMONIAL:

When I first stepped into the utility sector, Ed Amedee was one of the very first people to welcome me with open arms. He didn’t hesitate to offer his support, introduce me to others, and make me feel like I belonged. That kind of kindness and generosity is rare — and it’s just who Ed is. He’s the kind of person who lifts people up, and anyone who knows him has been blessed by his warmth and sincerity.

I can’t say enough about the positive impact Ed has had on me and so many others in our industry and beyond. He’s a friend, a mentor, and a truly good man. If anyone is deserving of a second chance through the gift of a kidney transplant, it’s Ed. I hope and pray that someone out there will be moved to help give him that chance at life.

Thanks,

Chris Smith
Director of Business Development
Osmose Utilities Services

06/08/2025

FRIEND TESTIMONIAL:
When I first stepped into the utility sector, Ed Amedee was one of the very first people to welcome me with open arms. He didn’t hesitate to offer his support, introduce me to others, and make me feel like I belonged. That kind of kindness and generosity is rare — and it’s just who Ed is. He’s the kind of person who lifts people up, and anyone who knows him has been blessed by his warmth and sincerity.

I can’t say enough about the positive impact Ed has had on me and so many others in our industry and beyond. He’s a friend, a mentor, and a truly good man. If anyone is deserving of a second chance through the gift of a kidney transplant, it’s Ed. I hope and pray that someone out there will be moved to help give him that chance at life.

Thanks,

Chris Smith
Director of Business Development
Osmose Utilities Services

06/08/2025

FRIEND TESTIMONIAL:

Ed means so much more to me than just a colleague—I consider him a true source of support, encouragement, and friendship. Through long days, deadlines, and everyday challenges, he has always been someone I can count on to listen, make me laugh, and help me stay grounded. Ed's kindness, reliability, and positive attitude have made a real difference in my work life and beyond. We've shared countless conversations, inside jokes, and even personal milestones, and I’m truly grateful for the bond we've built. Having Ed by my side at work has made even the toughest days a little easier and the good days even better.
Sincerely yours,
Brent