Kitting Out #TeamPSOR: Celebrating The Arrival Of Our New Supporter Tees and Fundraising Gear

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis affect millions of people worldwide, yet awareness remains limited due to stigma and a lack of education. Volunteers play a crucial role in spreading knowledge and supporting those living with these conditions. To help #TeamPSOR, our community of volunteers, stand out and feel comfortable in their extraordinary fundraising efforts, Psoriatic Disease UK is proud to launch a new range of supporter t-shirts, fundraiser technical tees, and running vests. These items not only provide practical gear for events and activities but also serve as powerful tools to raise awareness, all whilst being designed with kindness to skin in mind.

New #TeamPSOR technical t-shirt in Psoriatic Disease UK colours, designed for comfort and visibility.

Why Supporter Gear Matters

Here at Psoriatic Disease UK, volunteers are the backbone of everything we do. #TeamPSOR moderate our support groups, answers community questions, provides essential peer support and raises awareness and vital funds that sustain our work. For psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, which are often misunderstood or considered invisible conditions, visibility is key, and we embrace that with our #TeamPSOR community and in the design of this new merchandise.

Today we are celebrating the launch of our new:

• Breathable Technical T-shirts: For running, cycling, walking or whatever your active fundraising activity.

• Running Vests: A traditional lightweight running vest for those serious about smashing their target.

• 100% Cotton Supporter Tees: Whether cheering from the sidelines or hosting a cake sale and coffee morning, these super-soft t-shirts really stand out!

The front of our purple supporters t-shirt, featuring our logo and #TeamPSOR.

How Volunteers Can Use the New Gear

The new supporter tees and running shirts are perfect for a variety of activities:

• Fundraising runs and walks: The technical vests provide comfort and visibility during races.

• Community events: Casual t-shirts help volunteers stand out and engage with the public.

• Awareness campaigns: Wearing our t-shirts during talks, conferences, campaign activities or when speaking with policymakers leaves a lasting impression.

• Social media: Sharing photos of yourself sporting your #TeamPSOR merch helps raise awareness and enables us to reach more people who need our help.

  
  

Our running vest with Psoriatic Disease UK messaging on the back.

How You Can Get Involved

If you want to support awareness of psoriatic disease and join #TeamPSOR, here are some ways to get involved:

• Volunteer: Help at events wearing the new supporter shirts. More info here.

• Fundraise: Participate in runs or walks using the technical tees and vests.

• Spread the word: Share photos and stories on social media with #TeamPSOR.

• Donate: Contributions help provide more gear and peer support services. Support us here.

• Educate: Use your platform to talk about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis - don't forget to tag us (@psororg)!

  
  

Wearing our shirts is a simple yet powerful way to show the cause you support and start conversations. If you need materials to help your awareness or fundraising efforts, please get in touch with us at: info@psor.org.

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The Journey to New TeamPSOR Gear

Later this month, we have a group of dedicated people taking part in the popular Kiltwalk Event across Scotland. Originally, we had a supplier lined up to provide supporter tees and fundraising apparel. Unfortunately, that supplier was unable to fulfil the order at the last minute, risking leaving our volunteers without proper kit.

Enter Bluestep, a company that stepped in quickly to help us design and supply the new range. Their timely support ensured that volunteers received high-quality technical tees and running vests without delay. We are grateful for their support and pulling out all the stops to help us support our invaluable fundraisers in their incredible efforts.

Our supporter t-shirts are also available in Psoriatic Disease UK orange.