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Each year 10 million people seek medical help for arthritis or a related condition. Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints of the body causing inflammation, pain, limited movement and muscle weakness and wasting. Contrary to popular belief arthritis isn't a condition that only affects the old and frail, it can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, and race. Arthritis Research UK is a charity that funds research into trying to understand the causes of Arthritis and the development of treatments. My colleagues and I have been fortunate enough to receive funding from Arthritis Research UK that enables us to carry out our research in arthritis related conditions. I want to give something back to the charity that has supported us over the years, so I've decided to overcome my fears of stepping off a perfectly safe building at a great height and abseil down the side of the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. Donations of any amount are gratefully received and your money will be going to a worthwhile charity. 

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