Transplant Type - Kidney

We are thrilled to report that Ed received his lifesaving transplant in March 2010! He and his wife, who donated one of her kidneys to Ed, are recovering well.

In 1996, Ed learned his kidneys were not properly filtering blood, and he was diagnosed with the early stages of chronic kidney disease. Last year, tests revealed his kidneys were failing and only functioning at 4 percent. For more than a year, Ed endured regular dialysis treatments. Doctors told Ed a kidney transplant was critical to his survival.

Thankfully, his wife, Lois, donated one of her kidneys to save her husband's life. Ed and Lois met in Germany in 1985 when they were both serving in the U.S. Army. Together they are raising their four children and spending as much quality time with them as they can. Once Ed began dialysis, Lois started to spend more time taking the children to their sporting events and activities, as well as studying for her degree in engineering and working to support the family. Ed feels blessed to have such a dedicated partner to help him through this difficult time.

Despite his struggles, Ed has relied on his strong faith and the unwavering support of his family to keep a positive attitude. He looks forward to resuming the activities he once loved, such as riding bikes, taking walks and helping other parents maintain the course at the ski club where his children train in ski jumping.

A kidney transplant costs approximately $250,000. And that's only the beginning. Ed faces significant medical expenses related to his transplant. For the rest of his life, he will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. The cost of post-transplant medications can range from $2,000 to $5,000 per month--and they are as critical to his survival as the transplant itself.

You can help.
To make a donation to NFT in honor of Ed, click the link below his photo. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT Minnesota Kidney Fund, 5350 Poplar Avenue, Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Please be sure to write "in honor of Ed Cheeseboro" on the memo line.

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Hennepin County Medical Center