I've been struggling with endometriosis ever since I can remember. The pain is debilitating and the mental strain can he even worse.

I started going to the GP about what I niw know is endo pain at just 10 years old and at 21 years old in was called into my first endo related scan. I went to the GP regularly for 11 years to be given an ultrasound (a diagnostic tool which cannot detect endometriosis until its final stage).

The lack of funding in endometriosis and women's health in general is appalling and I want to do anything I can to help. This is why I'm going to be doing 10k steps every day of march and 10k run to top it off!

Endometriosis is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body. It is a chronic and often debilitating condition that can cause painful periods, painful sex and pelvic pain outside of periods. It may also lead to infertility, fatigue and bowel and bladder problems.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth, that's as many as diabetes yet very few people have even heard of it.

The impact can be felt for life and there is no cure.

It takes an average of 8 years to get a diagnosis of endometriosis in the UK, that's too long!

Your donations will mean that Endometriosis UK can continue to support those affected by Endometriosis through national support groups, information provision and their helpline as well as continue to campaign for change, fairer treatment and eventually a cure.