Hi everyone,

This year, we are taking on an unforgettable challenge: a charity skydive in support of Endometriosis UK. We’ll be jumping from 10,000ft for a cause very close to our hearts.

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a chronic, often debilitating condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere in the body, causing inflammation, scar tissue and pain. It affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth, yet it takes an average of 8 years to receive a diagnosis. Despite how common and life-altering it is, there is currently no cure.

Far too often, endometriosis is dismissed as just a “bad period” – a harmful myth that delays diagnosis and support. In reality, endometriosis has been found in every major organ of the body, including the lungs and even the brain. Symptoms go far beyond painful periods and can disrupt daily life. It can also have a significant impact on fertility and reproductive health, with many people with the condition facing heartbreaking struggles with infertility, miscarriage, or difficulty conceiving. The misconceptions surrounding endometriosis are a huge reason why awareness and education are so crucial.

Why Endometriosis UK?

Endometriosis UK is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to providing essential support for people living with the condition. The organisation strives to raise awareness to improve early diagnosis, campaign for better care, and work with universities and clinicians across the UK to fund and support pioneering research into the causes, treatment, reproductive complications and future cure of endometriosis.

Emily’s Story

I began experiencing symptoms of endometriosis in my early teens, but it wasn’t until these symptoms became progressively more severe in my early to mid 20s that I truly realised something was wrong. After years of life-disrupting symptoms, countless hospital trips and struggling to do the simplest of tasks without experiencing excruciating pain, I finally received my diagnosis of endometriosis in 2024. Since then, I’ve undergone two surgeries to remove endometriosis tissue and the condition continues to impact many aspects of my daily life.

Dillan has supported me through many hospital appointments, nights in A&E, post-surgery recoveries, and the moments where everyday tasks became difficult. This skydive is something we’re doing together — not just to raise funds, but to raise awareness and give back to the community that supports people like me.

How You Can Help

By donating, you’re supporting vital research and advocating for faster diagnoses, education, awareness, and better care for people living with endometriosis. Every contribution — big or small — can make a real difference.

Thank you for supporting this important cause and for standing with everyone affected by endometriosis.

https://www.endometriosis-uk.org

Many thanks,

Emily & Dillan