2000 people per year lose their lives from aortic dissection in the UK and in 33% of cases it is misdiagnosed. In some cases there is a genetic component and individuals with certain genetic conditions are at greater risk of aortic dissection. It is not yet fully understood why aortic dissection is more common in individuals with these conditions.

The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust is the UK and Ireland charity uniting patients, families and the medical community in a shared goal of improving diagnosis, increasing survival and reducing disability due to aortic dissection, as well as supporting further research.

To support the great work of the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust, I will be doing a 20 KM walk on Saturday 24th June. By completing this challenge, I hope to raise money to support the work of TADCT