Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. This year, Yoga for AS and NASS are bringing you Strength-tember – shifting the focus onto building strength, not only to feel stronger physically for your axial SpA, but to celebrate the inner-strength of each person living with the condition.

A year ago I started my own strength journey. Within 8 weeks I stopped needing daily anti-inflammatory medication, within 3 months I had no foot pain - no more plantar fasciitis and no more chronic fatigue. In 11 months I have only had 3 flare ups which resolved within days, not weeks. I have gone through painful skin treatment to my face and climbed 2 Scottish Hills, completed my level one RYA sailing course, got back on my paddle board and this September is my next step to bookend my year of positive change.

In September I will be completing some strength challenges with the help of my very dedicated trainer Gerry, and hopefully I will reach the top of Benn Rinne's with my very supportive husband at the end of the month having raised some money for NASS. I stepping way outside of my comfort zone and putting this out there to help raise funds and awareness. If you are able, I'd so appreciate any contribution towards this cause and your support will help to motivate me. I'll be sharing the challenges, my progress and final completion with you as I go.