Two years ago I became seriously ill, lost my vision, along with a range of other frightening symptoms. I spent 2 weeks in hospital and developed meningitis. I was discharged from hospital with a diagnosis of a rare disease I’d never even heard of. I progressively became more and more ill resulting in retirement in March 2017 from a career which was a vocation to me, and the revocation of the driving licence I had held for over 30 years.

I couldn’t have coped had it not been for the support and kindness I received from SarcoidosisUK. It is a tiny charity that exists to provide support and information for people with sarcoidosis, and to fund research into a cure. It is currently among the world’s largest sarcoidosis research funders, and is passionate about finding a cure. SarcoidosisUK is dedicated to funding at least one major piece of research per year, and will continue to do this until a cure is found. In addition to clinical research the charity enables a network of Support Groups that really help with the isolation of a rare incurable disease. 

2018 is the 20th Anniversary of the charity which survives solely on donations and April is the international month for Sarcoidosis Awareness.

Please donate - Sarcoidosis UK relies on your support to keep going!