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‘I can’t imagine him not being there’: Wayne County family searches for kidney donor to save grandad’s life
By Noelle Friel, Sara Schulz at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
Loved ones of 68-year-old Ed Nyberg are handing out flyers, putting up yard signs, and posting at local businesses in hopes of finding a living kidney donor who could save his life.Nyberg, recently retired from a career at General Motors, learned he has Stage 5 kidney failure and is down to 9% ki...
Key takeaway Nyberg, recently retired from a career at General Motors, learned he has Stage 5 kidney failure and is down to 9% kidney function.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The search for a kidney donor for Ed Nyberg, a recently retired General Motors employee, highlights the significant need for living organ donors in Michigan. With over 2,300 people in the state waiting for a transplant, the wait time can be lengthy, as Nyberg's family is experiencing. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan's efforts to reduce financial barriers to living donation are crucial in this context, as they help alleviate concerns about medical and non-medical costs associated with donation. Michigan's one-time tax credit of up to $10,000 for organ donors is also a notable incentive. As Nyberg's family distributes flyers and yard signs across Wayne County, their efforts may raise awareness about the importance of living kidney donation in the local community, potentially inspiring others to consider donation and helping to address the state's organ shortage.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Loved ones of 68-year-old Ed Nyberg are handing out flyers, putting up yard signs, and posting at local businesses in hopes of finding a living kidney donor who could save his life.Nyberg, recently retired from a career at General Motors, learned he has Stage 5 kidney failure and is down to 9% ki...
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