Faces of Ankylosing Spondylitis is a website dedicated entirely to the stories of those with AS. Men, women, and children from numerous countries and continents have shared their stories and photos, and we will be sharing some of them here with you with our gratitude to all. You can read all of the stories (there are close to 2,000!) at thefacesofankylosingspondylitis.com
By Michael Tracy Smith
By Richard Howard
By Char
By Melissa
My name is Melissa and I am 24. I have suffered from AS for an estimated five years, though I was only diagnosed two years ago.
By Kevin Andrews
I am Kevin. I am 57 years old, and I live in England. My problems started about 50 years ago, at a time when even less...
By Tyler Hyder
"It was important for me to do this, not for myself, but for each one of the Faces on this site and those who are still unknown. I wanted to show the reality of this disease and the courage it takes to live our lives. I wanted to honor those who have Ankylosing Spondylitis, who I admire and respect."
—Cookie Hopper Creator of Faces of AS, SAA Member, and Face 0062