Fundraise for us

We are taking to the streets of London once again this year for the London 10k! The event will take place on Sunday 13th July 2025.

This summer, Emma & Darren, Paul, Laya and Ricci will be taking on the London 10K as a team to raise awareness for the Psoriasis Association.

You can read about some our #PsoTeam runners below.

Emma & Darren

Emma & Darren will be running the 10K together again in aid of The Psoriasis Association. Emma was diagnosed with psoriasis at the age of 18, and in the past few years in particular, Emma has experienced some difficulties living with psoriasis and associated psoriatic arthritis.

The funds will allow research to continue into new treatments. Head over to Emma & Darren’s JustGiving page to donate.

Paul

Paul has lived with psoriasis for many years, with psoriasis impacting his fingernails and toenails. Paul has tried many treatments including a course of PUVA, which was effective during treatment, however Paul’s psoriasis returned, which resulted in him losing his fingernails.

Paul is an avid runner, regularly participating in weekly 5K runs since 2017. Paul would like to challenge himself to run the London 10K as a personal challenge, whilst raising for the Psoriasis Association at the same time.

Laya

Laya will hitting the sunny streets of London in July to complete the London 10k, raising funds for The Psoriasis Association along the way.

These donations will help fund research and allow us to continue to provide help and support to those living with psoriasis. To make a donation, check out Laya's JustGiving page here.

Ricci

Ricci who considers himself to be a non-runner, will partaking in the London 10k, with his own twist “Couch Potato to 10K in 4 Months”.

Having lived with psoriasis Ricci would like to raise funds for the association as he has a personal connection with the condition. You can pop a donation to Ricci's JustGiving page here.

If you’d like to learn about how to get involved head over to our London 10K information page.

Good luck to all our #PsoTeam runners - we'll be cheering you on, on the day!

Louis will be taking on the challenge of running the London marathon on Sunday 27th April.

Louis had his first experience of psoriasis following an accident at work, and began noticing a few spots of psoriasis on his skin. The small patches of psoriasis went on to cover large areas of his body and Louis has also developed psoriatic arthritis since.

Louis is fundraising in aid of The Psoriasis Association to raise awareness of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and how they impact day to day life. Every donation big or small makes a difference, you can visit Louis JustGiving Page here.

Good luck Louis!

Karen will be participating in the London Marathon taking placeon Sunday 27th April in aid of The Psoriasis Association.

Karen understands how important new treatments are, and how access to them can positively impact the confidence and wellbeing of someone living with psoriasis.

To read Karen’s story and show your support, visit her Karen’s JustGiving page here. Go

Best of luck Karen!

Lauren is setting herself the challenge of completing the will be participating in the Bespak GEAR 10K in King's Lynn on Sunday 4th May whilst raising funds for The Psoriasis Association.

Lauren has a lived experience of psoriasis and takes regular medication which requires ongoing monitoring to help manage symptoms. Lauren hopes donations will help drive research into a cure for psoriasis.

Head over to Lauren's JustGiving page to make a donation.

Go Laura, you’ve got this!

Katie is challenging herself to walk at least 3km every day, whatever the weather, to raise funds for The Psoriasis Association, with the hope of completing a race later in the year.

In 2019, Katie noticed early signs of psoriasis and a year later she was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis after developing pain and stiffness in her hand.

Katie will also be donating all profits from chronic illness and psoriasis-related items available on her online shop to The Psoriasis Association. More details can be found on her Instagram @KaylewCreative.

Support Katie in her challenge by donating via her JustGiving page or keep an eye out for the item launch on her online shop.

Good luck Katie!

Last year, Allegra shared her story of living with psoriasis as well as fundraising for the Psoriasis Association by running a half marathon.

Now, her sister, Jess, has also fundraised for us by running the Cambridge Half Marathon, completing it in a time of 2 hours 7 minutes and raising over £320!

Jess said she wanted to do this after seeing how much psoriasis had impacted her sisters self esteem.

We want to say a huge thank you and well done to her. You can still support Jess by donating to Jess JustGiving Page.

To commemorate turning 40, Hayley set herself a personal challenge of completing her first ever half marathon. Hayley completed the Grand Canal Canter Spring 2025 half marathon on Sunday 2nd March, which took place in picturesque Devon.

Hayley, who has been an ongoing supporter of The Psoriasis Association, fundraised for the association in aid of her son Finnley, who lives with psoriasis and is starting a new treatment.

Hayley’s fundraising page is still live and you can make a donation to her page here.

Well done Hayley - you did amazingly! Thank you for all your fundraising efforts.