Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. 

My partner Scott struggled with Behçet's-like symptoms for a few years with no clear diagnosis but this changed two years ago when he ended up in hospital with a severe flare. I have witnessed firsthand how difficult it is to diagnose and live with this disease.

I am taking part in 40 in 40 from the 5th of May in aid of Behçet's UK. I have committed to run 40 miles (64.4 km) in 40 days - Scott is still unable to go for a run so I would like to do this for him and all the Behçets patients out there.

Thank you for your support!

Mateja

More about the charity:

https://behcetsuk.org/

For the last 40 years, Behçets UK has represented and supported all Behçets patients in the UK, including those yet to be diagnosed, and continues to do so. They promote and fund research into the condition and their ultimate aim is to find a cure but in the meantime, we strive to secure the best care for all Behçets patients and assist all affected by the condition.

Behçets (pronounced Bet-Jets), also known as Behçets Disease or Behçets Syndrome is a rare, complex and lifelong condition resulting from disturbances in the body's immune system. Symptoms, which can be debilitating, occur wherever there is a patch of inflammation; this can be anywhere where there is a blood supply from the brain down to the feet.

Behçet's UK doesn't receive any government funding so rely on generous donations through fundraising campaigns like this one to continue to provide their services and deliver their aims, as well as raise awareness.