My Brother’s Keeper: How I Lost 100 Pounds in 11 Months to Give My Brother the Gift of Life

When Jed Dudycha’s brother Jeremy was diagnosed with complete kidney failure, their lives changed overnight.

At over 300 pounds, Jed wasn’t the picture of health—but he made a promise: if he could, he would donate a kidney to save his brother’s life.

What followed was an incredible journey of transformation. Over eleven months, Jed lost more than 100 pounds, became a distance runner, and pushed through setbacks, doubt, and adversity to become a living donor.

My Brother’s Keeper is a powerful true story about family, sacrifice, and discovering strength you never knew you had.