The start of 2024 marked a significant milestone for The Endometriosis Foundation as we joined the Endometriosis All-Party-Parliamentary Group (APPG) chaired by Hannah Bardell, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, and Alec Shelbrooke.
Pictured left to right: Natali Kelly, Georgia Attwood Lawry, Natalie Blake & Katie Noonan.
This collaborative effort brought together a formidable lineup including our Founder, Carla Cressy, along with esteemed professionals such as the charity’s chair, Mr. Alfred Cutner, Trustees Dr. Srividya Seshardri and Dr. Joe Davis, and Ambassadors Professor Harbinder Sandhu, Dr. Tom Bainton, and Dr. Linda Farahani. We were also grateful to have our amazing volunteers, Natalie Blake and Katie Noonan, who shared their personal stories and experiences.
Additionally, our Ambassadors, Georgia Attwood-Lawry and Natali Kelly, joined us as we engaged with the Endometriosis All-Party Parliamentary Group, re-established in 2018 by the late Sir David Amess, former MP for Southend-West. David played a key role as Chairman of the group and also chaired The Endometriosis Foundation.
This day held special meaning for us, as Sir David had personally helped our founder, Carla, secure fertility preservation treatment after her application was twice denied while she awaited surgery to remove her reproductive system. It’s the level of care we believe everyone affected by endometriosis facing infertility should have access to.
Pictured left to right: Harbinder Sandhu, Tom Bainton, Alfred Cutner, Linda Farahani, Carla Cressy, Natali Kelly, Katie Noonan, Srividya Seshadri & Joe Davis.
At the heart of this meeting we shed light on the multifaceted challenges confronting individuals living with endometriosis, particularly regarding their fertility.
The campaign aimed to highlight the diverse experiences of those living with endometriosis-related fertility concerns, giving a voice to individuals concerned about their reproductive future and those who find themselves involuntarily childless because of to the condition.
Pictured left to right: Hannah Bardell, Jo Davis & Tom Bainton.
We were joined by Dr. Joseph Davis, a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist, who travelled all the way from Florida to support us. Dr. Davis has previously served on the World Health Organisation's guideline committee development group and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s Ethics Committee, bringing invaluable expertise to our efforts.
The Endometriosis Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to advocate and lobby for the prioritisation of fertility issues among individuals living with endometriosis. Through collaborative efforts and unwavering dedication, we aspire to break barriers and pave the way for a future where fertility rights are upheld and respected for all individuals affected by the condition
If you’d like to share your story or get involved, reach out to us by emailing hello@theendometriosisfoundation.org.
Together, we can make a difference.
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