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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]   Mental health issues - Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)   Home - Mind Samaritans Tel: 116 123 (freephone) [email protected] 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.   Follow NHS Blood & Transplant: Website: www.organdonation.nhs.uk Twitter: NHS Blood & Transplant: @NHSBT               NHS Organ Donation: @NHSOrganDonor Facebook: www.facebook.com/nhsorgandonor Instagram: NHS Organ Donation: @nhsorgandonor YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/nhsorgandonation/channels   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.