Lesley Popovich
I was just diagnosed with AS this year, after suffering for 12 years with no name to put to this crippling disease. I am 26 years old. It feels good to finally know that it’s NOT all in my head, and that I am NOT alone. It’s tough to know that this will be a life-long struggle, but I try to continue doing the things I love, like riding horses, until I am no longer physically able to climb in the saddle…
– Lesley Popovich
British Columbia, Canada
The Faces Of Ankylosing Spondylitis 
Dear Lesley,
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I hope that you will use our knowlegde to help you live a better quality of life than most of us (old timers) had. Educate. Ask questions. Demand Answers. Advocate for yourself. We are here if you need us.
Sincerely Cookie