I'm raising money for the Addison's Disease Self Help Group so that they can continue to support people like myself with Addison's and adrenal insufficiency.

I was diagnosed with Addison's disease when I was 16, over 13 years ago, the journey has been a bit of a rollercoaster with lots of ups and downs, My Mother who I sadly lost a few years ago also had Addison's disease so I want to raise awareness for this, I want to prove to my Daughter that having an illness does not stop you doing what you heart wants.

To do so I'm going to be running the EPIC Aylsham 5k on the 07/06/2024 I've never been able to run this distance due to physical symptoms from the Addison's disease but I'm determined to train and give it my all to complete this.

Addison’s is a rare endocrine condition where the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones and can be life threatening. It affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people, meaning an estimated 300 - 350 new cases are diagnosed each year across the UK, this makes it roughly 300 times rarer than diabetes.

Addison's disease requires life-long treatment with replacement steroid hormones is required. Medication is usually taken several times daily at carefully timed intervals and individuals must also know how to administer an emergency hydrocortisone injection to prevent a potentially fatal adrenal crisis.

At the ADSHG, we are here to support the Addison’s and adrenal insufficiency community and their healthcare providers to promote better medical understanding of this rare condition, campaign for and support everyone affected by adrenal failure, and fund vital research.

Any help and support is greatly appreciated and thank you so much in advance.