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Background Czech League Against Rheumatism plays an important role in promoting rheumatic patients in the Czech Republic. Its activity is aimed at: raising awareness about RA for early diagnosis and RA treatment improve an attitude of the Czech patients to the modern treatment, including the biological treatment co–operate on the change together with the professional community, regulatory authorities and Health Insurance Companies. striving to qualify the people with so called “moderate activity” of the disease for the biological treatment the struggle for full and equal life for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases the establishment of regional clubs and specific patient groups of Czech League Against Rheumatism Objectives Creating a campaign Rheumatism Challenge 2018 - “Rheumatism in motion” We are going in that together! The aim of this campaign is improving the health condition of people with RMDs. To motivate patients to move regularly and raising patient awareness about the importance of physical activity. Methods Walking as a means to reach a goal is the main content of this campaign. The aim of each participant in this campaign is to reach as much as possible steps and kilometers every months. Exiting challenges prompts patients to higher goals and giving them courage. Through walking Czech League Against Rheumatism wants to improve physical and mental health of people with RMDs. Wants to maintain a joint mobility and reduce a pain. Know and find the right kind of movement for each patient. Information about this campaign is published on the webpage, Facebook and Instagram of Czech League Against Rheumatism. Results This campaign managed to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases among the general public. Information about the campaign was in press and television. The campaign continues in 2019. In response to the campaign has increased the number of members in Czech League Against Rheumatism, an increased number of visitors and fans of the Facebook page Czech League Against Rheumatism. Conclusion This campaign seems to be very useful in promoting how important physical activity is for patients with RMDs. This campaign can support patients be more healthy and physically active. Active approach to one another life can inspire other patients and their families and friends. Very important is also the support of this campaign from the professional community, medical doctors and health professionals. Disclosure of Interests None declared