Endometriosis UK's recent report found that it now takes an average of over 8 years to receive a diagnosis in the UK - that is far too long!

I'm taking part in Walk for Endo this Summer, where I'll be walking 8,000 steps a day to help raise awareness and vital funds to support the 1in10 on their journey with endometriosis and take steps towards a time with quicker diagnosis and access to appropriate care.

Having been diagnosed earlier this year, this is obviously a cause close to my heart. I was incredibly lucky to receive a diagnosis around a year after first approaching my doctor about my symptoms. I waited years to do this as I'd been so concerned I wouldn't have the mental strength to go through the year's long battle most women have to go through to receive their diagnosis and so I want to be able to help reduce that time for other sufferers and the anxiety that comes with that.

I'll be connecting my Fitbit so that you can keep track of my progress and if any injuries / sickness means I miss my goal / miss a day, I'll be adding it on to make sure the full 248,000 steps get completed.

I'd really appreciate your support if that's something you can offer at this time, and I'd certainly appreciate some company if anyone fancies joining me on my walks!