After receiving a life-saving kidney transplant following kidney failure, actor and artist Erron Jay launched the 12N12 campaign to encourage living kidney donation. The effort aims to raise awareness and help address the thousands of people still waiting for a second chance.
WHO:Erron Jay (actor and artist); 12N12 campaign
WHAT:Launched the 12N12 campaign advocating living kidney donation and raising awareness for transplant waitlists.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:Jay’s kidney failure and subsequent life-saving transplant prompted him to pay it forward by promoting living kidney donation.
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