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‘I love life’: Wyandotte grandfather, football coach hopes living kidney donor will give him more time
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Noelle Friel, Sara Schulz , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Todd Sowards has been diagnosed with kidney disease, which is advancing toward Stage 5 kidney failure.
A 58-year-old grandfather and football coach from Wyandotte is in need of a living kidney donor. Todd Sowards has been diagnosed with kidney disease, which is advancing toward Stage 5 kidney failure. His family is seeking help to find a donor.
Sowards has a long history of coaching football in the Downriver area. Now, his family is calling for assistance to help him receive the medical help he needs. Further details about Sowards' condition and the search for a donor are available from local news sources.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 58-year-old grandfather and football coach from Wyandotte is in need of a living kidney donor. Todd Sowards has been diagnosed with kidney disease, which is advancing toward Stage 5 kidney failure…
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