We are raising money for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, as this is very close to our hearts. A colleague here at the Hesley Group lost her daughter back in 2016, she was diagnosed with Adult's Onset Still's Disease, we would like to give back as a way of thanking them for the care and support they provided.

Adult Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) is an auto-inflammatory disease. This means that the inflammation is generated by a disturbance in immune function. The immune system generates inflammation, without the usual stimulus to inflammation, such as infection or injury. The condition affects the joints and internal organs. It is usually present before the age of 40 years. Women are slightly more commonly affected than men. There are no known risk factors, and there is usually no family history. Occasionally a virus may trigger the illness; however, a sore throat is also a symptom of the illness, and therefore there may be confusion over whether this is the cause or the start of the illness.

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is here to support all those living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) to allow them to live their lives to the full. Visit our website at www.nras.org.uk