Between 4-6 August, gaming enthusiasts will join #GamingForAS to help more people tackle the daily challenges of life with axial SpA, a progressive and painful form of inflammatory arthritis.

Every penny raised will help ensure NASS can continue to listen, understand and provide practical support that makes a world of difference to thousands of people affected by this painful and progressive form of inflammatory arthritis.

There are 3 ways you can join.

LIVESTREAM WITH TEAM #NASSGamer

Whether you’re an experienced streamer or new to streaming, it’s easy to get started. Perhaps you’re a Mario Kart fan? Or maybe The Legend of Zelda or Forza Horizon is your thing? Just pick your favourite game, game on your own, or game with friends. Then all you need to do is:

1. Choose your streaming platform. Just Giving supports YouTube, Twitch and Mixer, so you’ll need to set-up an account with one of those streaming services to join in and link your account to the live stream.

2. Pick a timeslot. Whether you’re gaming for one hour or 12 hours, tell us about your challenge and when you'll be streaming between 4-6 August, and we’ll help promote your fundraiser.

3. Publicise your live stream. You can use our toolkit to encourage people to donate and watch your live stream.

DON'T WANT TO LIVESTREAM? YOU CAN STILL JOIN WITH TEAM #NASSGamer

Simply invite your friends to join you in a gaming tournament online or in person, and ask them to donate to take part. Or set yourself a gaming challenge, play on your own and ask your friends and family to sponsor you.

NOT AN ONLINE GAMER? THEN HOST A TRADITIONAL GAMES NIGHT AND JOIN TEAM #NASSirl

Gaming not your thing? You can still join us by hosting a traditional gaming night.

1. Choose your game. It could be Cluedo, Monopoly or an old-style game of Dungeons and Dragons. Or perhaps you want to get outside and play Garden Jenga?

2. Host it at your home, in your local pub or perhaps at your local community centre. Just invite your friends, charge an entry fee to raise money and enjoy the event.

3. Don’t forget to send us your pictures from the event.

BY JOINING US, YOU'LL BE HELPING TO CHANGE LIVES.

Every penny you raise will help us help more people live with the daily challenges of axial SpA.

£10 can enable our Helpline team to respond to a call or email and provide guidance and advice to anyone affected by axial SpA.

£25 could help provide a pack of NASS guidebooks for a local axial SpA clinic.

£50 could help our team provide 1:1 welfare and benefits support for someone living with axial SpA.

£100 could help by contributing towards the cost of one of our weekly My AS My Life sessions to help people living with axial SpA manage their symptoms between hospital appointments.

£250 could help us run an online session to help up to 20 people learn how to manage symptoms of axial SpA, such as pain, fatigue and sleep deprivation.