I am taking on Walk Your AS Off to raise money to support people with axial SpA – a progressive, inflammatory and chronic condition of the spine and joints, causing extreme pain, exhaustion and limited movement.

It affects 1 in 200 people in the UK – twice as many as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s. If left untreated and symptoms are not managed, axial SpA can permanently fuse the spine and joints. It’s an invisible and misdiagnosed condition with no cure. It works silently, leaving people feeling isolated and powerless, and can make basic daily tasks and full-time employment very difficult, or even impossible.

NASS is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people with axial SpA, and they don’t receive any government funding. Your donations make their work to support the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of people with axial SpA possible. Thank you for supporting NASS and people with axial SpA.