On the 10th September I'll be doing the Great North Run half marathon and raising money for the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (or NASS).

This is a charity which is particularly close to my heart, both personally and professionally. My wife has axial SpA, but had to wait several years to receive a correct diagnosis and much of my research work is linked to NASS, where I work with the charity to better understand axial SpA.

NASS seeks to transform the diagnosis and care of people living with axial SpA. It’s an invisible and misdiagnosed condition. Often leaving people feeling powerless, in increasing pain and extreme exhaustion. NASS campaign policy makers for early diagnosis and better services, working with the NHS to get axial SpA identified and diagnosed quickly.

Any sponsorship for my run would be much appreciated and go towards an excellent cause.