Two years ago (5th May 2022) I was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 23 after eight years of pain and perseverance with doctors. Endo is a disease that affects 1 in 10 women in the UK, yet so little is known about it, leading to it taking years to get a diagnosis.

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterus lining grows outside of the uterus. This can cause unbearable pain alongside a multitude of other symptoms. There is no cure. It is a lifelong, chronic illness. The condition can only be diagnosed via laparoscopic surgery, meaning getting to this point takes constant and relentless work.

On September 1st, my boyfriend and I will be running 10km around Thorpe Park, followed by the Alton Towers half marathon on November 17th (if I'm running I've got to do it in a place I love!). We are doing this to raise vital funds for Endometriosis UK - a charity whose resources helped me greatly when fighting for a diagnosis.

I'm currently a complete beginner at running so this will definitely be a task and a half. However, I'm doing it for a cause so close to my heart at a place that I love so greatly. Myself and the charity will greatly appreciate any donations.