Written against the backdrop of his passion for the game of cricket, Charlie openly shares the many challenges associated in living with this invisible and debilitating illness, axial SpA. What began as a series of short stories written during lockdown quickly snowballed into a journey of renewed personal discovery and development. His journey is one of hope, determination, resilience and touches especially on the importance of never giving up on your dreams.

In his colourful account of a life fighting axial SpA as a successful amateur cricketer, Charlie portrays the amazing world of amateur sport, and in particular cricket, whilst touching on very important issues such as living and playing with arthritis, friendships, coaching, mental health, and the impact that sport can have on your overall well-being and wider aspects of life. It is about opening up after many years of fighting with his own inner demons and struggling to play through a debilitating arthritic condition.

Having lived with axial SpA for most of his adult life, Charlie clearly demonstrates how sport can play such a critical role in society, and hopes his story resonates with others who may be facing their own battles. Living with axial SpA is not easy, but it can still be a full and rich life.

Help Charlie to achieve his primary goal of raising awareness and funds for the treatment of his condition.