Monday Oct 24, 2022

Episode 71: DJ Ace’s Kidney Warrior Story

BBC 1Xtra DJ: DJ Ace, joins Dee Moore to share his inspirational Kidney Warrior story.

DJ Ace shares about:

Being diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Going onto dialysis Receiving a kidney transplant.

Having a healthy mindset.

DJ Ace addresses the feelings of mistrust of Communities of Colour towards the Medical Profession.

DJ Ace shares advice DJ Ace shares about how he is "paying it forward", through kidney health advocacy and more!

DJ Ace is an award winning BBC Radio DJ. He also DJs around the world including sets in Dubai, Ibiza, Japan, America and Jamaica and has supported Snoop Dog, 50 Cent and Lil’ Kim on tour. DJ Ace is one of the most sought after DJ’s in the UK and he also has his own record label, Record Box. His support of UK RnB has seen a prominent resurgence in the genre; his shows are a springboard for new talent to have the opportunity to shine. He also co-created and hosts the popular podcast 'Cut the Chat', which has been described as ‘Loose Women' for men, borrowing from the banter normally displayed in your local barber shop

For updates and more, follow Dee Moore on:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior

Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior

Twitter: www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw

Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior

Listen to DJ Ace on:

BBC Radio 1xtra Monday-Thursday mornings from 10am

and

Sunday nights from 10pm-1am for 1xtra’s R&B Show.

Follow DJ Ace:

Twitter: @djace

Instagram: @djace

Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moreace

DJ Ace celebrates the anniversary of his kidney transplant on 20th October 2022

If you were affected by any of the issues raised in this episode

Contact Kidney Care UK https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/living-kidney-disease/mental-health/

Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org

Email: info@kidneycareuk.org

Tel: 01420 541 424

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org

Instagram: @kidneycareuk

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A

To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org

Mental health issues - Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Home - Mind

Samaritans Tel: 116 123 (freephone)

jo@samaritans.org

Chris,

Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA

samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.

You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.

Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

Childline Tel: 0800 1111 childline.org.uk Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.

Episode 71: DJ Ace’s Kidney Warrior Story

Comments (0)