Episode 30: Bravery Through Kidney Failure: How This Actor Inspires Others with His Passion for Life | Erron Jay
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Welcome to my last episode of Season 1 of Stress Free SOULutions. This was such a great interview to close out this season.
I'm so grateful that I got to interview Erròn Jay! He has such a big heart! If this year has taught me anything, it was that connection is the key to a fulfilled life.
Hearing EJ's story of fighting renal cell failure, his vulnerability, and his passion for life is extremely inspirational.
Erron Jay is an actor who is a member of SAG/Aftra and Actor's Equity Association as well as a musician. Originally a Midwestern fella by way of Kansas City, MO. His journey as an actor took him all over the country from NYC to Chicago, to LA, and in between. He loves acting and enjoys creating music when he can with his band Those Acoustic Kats (@acoustickats).
In 2020, he was dealt a heavy blow. In April he was told that he has renal failure which is kidney failure. He was hospitalized for nine days, started dialysis three days a week, four hours each time. He's gone through 5 surgeries since the diagnosis. Right now, he's staying hopeful for a kidney transplant.
In today’s episode, EJ shares his story of finding out about his kidney failing, and how he kept hopeful throughout the whole process. He talks about how he has a chosen family around him that gives him the support he needs. This experience has shown him that he does have something to live for, he still has something to accomplish, and how he got a second chance at life and he wants to give it his all!
We are also both only children, so we also talk about the stigma that comes with that, and what his experience was like growing up as an only child, his shoe collection, his acting career and more!
I hope this brings you light to your day and please consider donating below. https://www.gofundme.com/f/kidney4erronjay
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