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 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 Cookie Hopper
By Amber Panagos
By Alan Beaulieu
By Jeannette Anne Hayes
"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