Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

In April 2023 I was diagnosed with Endometriosis - In April 2024 I will be running the Brighton Marathon!

I am had my first surgery in August 2023, after 12 years chasing doctors and pushing for tests I finally got my diagnosis. Currently it takes an average of 8 years to hear those words. Endometriosis UK are fighting to reduce this to 4 years by 2025 and 1 year by 2030.

Unfortunately, my experience is not uncommon and there are so many women who are failed by our health system because of the taboo that is women's health.

In my efforts to raise not only awareness of this condition but to break the stigma and shame women feel for something completely beyond their power - I will be running the Brighton Marathon on 07th April 2024.

Anyone who knows me, will know I am not a runner and this marathon will test every part of my body but my mind. Training will be hard and managing this whilst living with Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome will be tough.

But if I can raise money to help just one other woman going through this or to reduce the average time for diagnosis, every single step will be worth it.

I am doing this for me and the 1 in 10 women who suffer this awful disease.

Every single donation, word of support and motivation is so gratefully received and from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.

I can't wait to get training and sharing my progress, all the way to Brighton!

Meg x