ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) can impact many areas of everyday life. We would like to hear about your experiences, which is why, this year for Rare Disease Day (29 Feb) & International Vasculitis Day (15 May), we have launched our #InsideAAV campaign!

We are inviting people to share their personal journeys and experiences of living with AAV, whether you have been diagnosed with the condition or are caring for someone who has.

We would like to gather as many stories as possible so that together we can raise awareness of AAV. If you or someone you know would like to get involved, visit our Facebook page via the link below.

Share your story around one or more of these themes and join the #InsideAAV campaign!

AAV can impact many aspects of a person’s life, from family and friendships to planning for the future.

Watch real life experiences of people impacted by AAV and learn more about its effects.



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Diagnosis & symptoms

Living with AAV

Setting goals

Family life

Importance of support

Diagnosis & symptoms: Dr Roberto Padoan
Specialist HCP, Italy [Video length: 1:30]

Diagnosis & symptoms: Steven
GPA patient, Netherlands [Video length: 00:40]

Living with AAV: Immaculada
Mother of an AAV patient, Spain [Video length: 01:30]

Living with AAV: Carmen
GPA patient, Spain [Video length: 00:43]

Setting goals & having a positive outlook: Daniel
AAV patient, Spain [Video length: 00:42]

Setting goals & having a positive outlook: Carmen
GPA patient, Spain [Video length: 00:46]

Family life & AAV: Kinga
AAV patient, Poland [Video length: 01:20]

Importance of support: Dr Roberto Padoan
Specialist HCP, Italy [Video length: 01:48]

Importance of support: Kinga
AAV patient, Poland [Video length: 00:54]

Diagnosis and symptoms:

An AAV diagnosis can feel like a lonely path, but know that you’re never alone.
Watch Dr Roberto Padoan & Steven speak about journeys to diagnosis & symptoms.

Living with AAV

Living with or caring for someone with AAV can have many impacts on a person’s life.
Watch Immaculada & Carmen describe the day-to-day life experiences of AAV.

Setting goals

Setting goals and having a positive outlook can help manage the day-to-day impact of AAV.
Watch Daniel & Carmen share their advice.

Family life

AAV can impact someone’s family and loved ones. It can also have an effect on starting a family.
Watch Kinga open up about her experience.

Importance of support

Finding support on your journey can remind you that you are not alone.
Watch Dr Roberto Padoan & Kinga talk about the importance of support and where they find it.


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