Hello and welcome to my JustGiving page for my charity stream on Youtube.

NASS is the only charity in the UK dedicated to transforming axial SpA (AS) care in the UK.

For over 40 years they’ve been providing specialist support, advice and the most up-to-date information. They aim to empower everyone with axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) including ankylosing spondylitis (AS) to manage their treatment and to stay in control of their lives. We are driven to ensure that health professionals around the country deliver tailored and timely care to every patient, every time.

I was diagnosed with Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) over 13 years ago after spending many years in pain, not knowing what was wrong. A diagnosis helped me to get the help I needed to help lessen the chronic pain I suffer from. Thanks to the NASS, I was able to get help from physiotherapists and learn ways to handle my pain and fatigue. Their site has helped me understand exercises that help lessen the onset of the symptoms as well as allow me to better understand the medication I have to take.

By taking part in #GamingForAS, you’re helping NASS to help thousands of people affected by axial SpA live well with the condition.

They don’t receive any government funding and thanks to your donations, they’re here to listen, understand and provide practical support, support that makes a world of difference to thousands of people affected by this painful and progressive form of inflammatory arthritis.

£10 can enable our Helpline team to respond to a call or email and provide guidance and advice to someone struggling with their axial SpA.

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

£50 could provide welfare and benefits support for someone experiencing financial hardship.

£100 could help by contributing towards the cost of one of our weekly

My AS My Life sessions to help people 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.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.