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Sign me upRead the stories of those who've taken on challenge events to raise vital funds for NASS
“The Great North Run allows me to merge my passion for running with my commitment to raising awareness about axial SpA.”
Read James' storyThanks to the support I have received from NASS, I am fundraising for them as I want to give others the chance to get diagnosed earlier that the current average time of 8.5 years. It shouldn’t take that long!
Read Chris' storyRachel shares her 11-year journey to diagnosis, how she has adapted her lifestyle and why she is taking on the London Marathon for NASS.
Read Rachel's storyI’ve decided to take on the Snowdonia marathon for NASS to support the great work they do to help raise awareness of AS and help towards living with the condition, in particular, assisting with getting the right diagnosis at an early stage.”
Read Gary's storySarah shares her journey to diagnosis, how she has used swimming to help manage her symptoms and as a way to incorporate movement and exercise into her routine.
Read Sarah's storyOne Man, One Boat. 3,000 miles of ocean. The World’s toughest Row.
Read Jamie's storyYour support for NASS and people with axial SpA is more critical than ever:
Axial SpA is an inflammatory condition of the spine and joints. Inflammation where muscles attach to the bones, causes extreme pain. It’s an invisible and often misdiagnosed condition. Often leaving people feeling powerless, in increasing pain and extreme exhaustion. If left untreated, it can permanently fuse bones together.
NASS is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people with axial SpA. NASS doesn’t receive any statutory funding. We rely on your kindness and generosity, and other people like you, to help us transform the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with axial SpA and help more people live well with the condition sooner.
If you have any questions about challenge events, please email fundraising@nass.co.uk or call 020 8741 1515 and press option 2.
1 in 200 of the adult population in the UK have axial SpA (AS). That's twice as many as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
Axial SpA (AS) is a condition that affects young people. Symptoms start late teens to early twenties, with the average age of onset being 24.
The current average delay to diagnosis from when symptoms start is 8.5 years, by which irreversible damage to the spine may have occurred.
59% of people with axial SpA (AS) report experiencing mental health problems compared to 25% of those with musculoskeletal conditions overall.