My relationship with EDS is one that is pretty typical of someone who is fighting this disease.

I have had symptoms to some degree or another for all of my life - but the last 9 years have been the most prevalent, the previous 3 being particularly challenging.

After lots of battling doctors, and some extremely supportive Consultants and GP's, I got diagnosed in November 2015 by a Genetecist with Classical Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. My hips are a particular struggle for me - they sublux daily - so taking part in an event like this, albeit only 5k and mainly focused on the fun and colourful aspect of the event, will be a genuine struggle for me. 

However, I want to push myself. The support I have recieved from EDS UK on both a personal level and on a more general/providing huge amounts of reliable information, has been so incredibly valuable. Anything within my power that I can do to help give back, I am going to do.

My target is a stretch: but I have generous friends :) 

I appreciate any donation, whatever the size. Your support means the world.

Here's to pushing myself for an amazing cause! 

Thank you <3