I’m living with kidney failure, and every day comes with medical challenges, treatments, physical strain, and the pressure of medical bills. At the same time, I’ve been given an incredible opportunity: I’ve been selected to audition and film for a national brand TV show. This is a chance for me to share my passion as Chef Tajuan Harris and bring my food to a national stage, even while facing one of the hardest battles of my life.

What makes this so difficult right now is the financial pressure. Day to day, the biggest weight I’m carrying is money. Between ongoing medical bills and the costs of making this opportunity possible, I need help covering the basics required to get there and do my best.

The funds from this fundraiser will help pay for travel, transportation to the filming location, room and board, lodging, kitchen rental, and essential living expenses during production. Having that support would make it possible for me to focus on showing up safely and giving this opportunity everything I have.

This fundraiser means more than getting to a set. For me, it’s about not letting kidney failure define what I can still do. If you’re able to donate, share this fundraiser, or support me through sponsorship, it would mean so much to me. Thank you for standing with me and helping me keep moving forward.