Kidney Donor Needed
Emily DeVito is facing kidney failure due to polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and will soon need to begin dialysis unless a donor is found.
This website was created to share Emily's story and to help her find a living kidney donor who can give her the chance at a healthier, fuller life.
Emily's Story
Emily DeVito is a 33-year-old mother of 4½-year-old twins, a wife, a daughter, and a sister living in Albany, New York. She works in public service at the Capital District Transportation Authority after previously working as a journalist at WNYT.
Outside of work, Emily is deeply involved in her community through St. Pius X Church in Loudonville, the Capital District Food Pantries, and Donate Life of New York.
Emily is currently facing kidney failure caused by a hereditary disease, polycystic kidney disease (PKD). She recently learned that her kidney function has declined rapidly and that she will need to begin hemodialysis within the next 1–2 months.
Emily is now urgently in need of a living kidney donor and is listed for transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital.
A life-saving transplant would give her the chance to watch her children grow up, continue serving her community, and build the future her family deserves.
🔗 Emily shares her personal health journey with WNYT News Channel 13. Watch the full story here: https://wnyt.com/.../emily-devitos-kidney-disease-fight.../
Help Give Emily
the Gift of Life
If you or someone you know has O blood type and may be willing to become a living kidney donor, please take a few minutes to complete the confidential screening form today to see if you could be a match.
👉 Start the screening here: https://www.mghlivingdonors.org/
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When prompted, please list Emily DeVito as the recipient.
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Submitting the form does not commit you to donating - this is simply the first step in the process.
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There is no cost to you for donor testing - these expenses are covered by Emily’s insurance.
Questions? Contact Emily’s sister, Amanda, at amanda.e.devitо@gmail.com.
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