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Blossom Ball 2024: Honoring Bindi Irwin, A Voice for Endo Warriors

Exciting news! Bindi Irwin will receive the prestigious Blossom Award at the 12th Annual Blossom Ball on May 3, 2024. The Crikey! It's The Irwins star, 25, bravely shared her endometriosis journey, emphasizing its impact. The award signifies not just personal recognition but also celebrates the strength of 200 million-plus Endo Warriors globally. This vital fundraiser educates on endometriosis and supports research. Dr. Tamer Seckin believes Bindi's recognition will drive early diagnoses. Join us on May 3 for a black-tie event with a reception, dinner, performance, auction, and after-party. Tickets start at $750, tables at $15,000. Visit www.endofound.org/blossomball.

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The Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound) strives to increase disease recognition, provide advocacy, facilitate expert surgical training, and fund landmark endometriosis research. Engaged in a robust campaign to inform both the medical community and the public, the EndoFound places particular emphasis on the critical importance of early diagnosis and effective intervention while simultaneously providing education to the next generation of medical professionals and their patients.

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Diagnosed with Endometriosis at 59 After a Life of No Symptoms, Tracy Lewis Will Share Her Incredible Story at Patient Day

Diagnosed with Endometriosis at 59 After a Life of No Symptoms, Tracy Lewis Will Share Her Incredible Story at Patient Day

Over the last decade, this writer has helped hundreds of women with endometriosis tell their stories to give them a voice, spread awareness…

Expert in the Science of Happiness to Share His Wisdom at EndoFound’s Patient Day

Expert in the Science of Happiness to Share His Wisdom at EndoFound’s Patient Day

For more than 20 years, Dan Lerner has been chasing the answer to the question, What does happiness have to do with achieving excellence and…

Dr. Dan Martin to Represent EndoFound at the 2024 ACOG Congressional Conference

Dr. Dan Martin to Represent EndoFound at the 2024 ACOG Congressional Conference

Dr. Dan Martin, EndoFound’s scientific and medical director, will attend the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 42nd annual…

Lauren Kornegay Has Filled a Void with Her Nonprofit Endo Black, and Will Share Her Story on Patient Day

Lauren Kornegay Has Filled a Void with Her Nonprofit Endo Black, and Will Share Her Story on Patient Day

Kornegay founded Endo Black, based in Oxon Hill, Maryland. She will share her endometriosis story and success in helping others navigate the…

Long Island Student Bringing Endometriosis Education to Her High School’s Health Curriculum

Long Island Student Bringing Endometriosis Education to Her High School’s Health Curriculum

Sophia Tarasenko had never heard of endometriosis until she read an article about it in Science News magazine 16 months ago. Since then, she’s…

Mother Who Had Seven Miscarriages to Speak at Patient Day About Explaining Endometriosis to Her Daughters

Mother Who Had Seven Miscarriages to Speak at Patient Day About Explaining Endometriosis to Her Daughters

Ciji Castro has three young daughters. She’s also suffered through seven miscarriages due to endometriosis, which took two decades to diagnose...

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The lack of obvious symptoms can cloud diagnosis, lead to fertility problems.


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