Our mission is to increase endometriosis awareness, fund landmark research, provide advocacy and support for patients, and educate the public and medical community.
Founders: Padma Lakshmi, Tamer Seckin, MD
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ENPOWR™

Early detection and diagnosis is the best prevention for endometriosis.

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The ENPOWR Project

Welcome to The ENPOWR™ (ENdometriosis: Promoting Outreach and Wide Recognition)

The ENPOWR™ Project is a school and community-based endometriosis education program that raises awareness and promotes treatment-seeking behavior through interactive lessons. It is the only school and community-based endometriosis education program in the United States. 

Who We Educate

We visit schools, summer camps, and community programs --wherever there's an opportunity -- to give an interactive presentation that explains what endometriosis is, how to recognize the symptoms early, and how to treat it. It empowers adolescents to take control of their health and seek out school nurses, parents, and doctors who can help them understand what's going on with their bodies.  

 

Why We Educate

To promote early diagnosis and treatment and improve the current ten-year average delay to diagnosis, ENPOWR targets teenagers aged 14 and above. We also educate school nurses, teachers, administrators, and parents through the program. 

 

How You Can Help

The best way to spread awareness is through education. Help us spread the word. Ask your school to host a presentation. Share information about Enpowr on your social media. Donate to support the Enpowr program. 

“At Tampax, our goal is to help reduce the stigma around periods by driving education and creating open dialogue,”said Cheri McMaster, Global Tampax Communications.

“We’re so moved by all the great work EndoFound is doing, and we’re thrilled to be able to provide this monetary support to help continue its mission. We share a passion for not only providing people who have periods with support but also educating them so they know more about their bodies and can advocate for themselves.”“I suffered from endometriosis for too long, not knowing until I was much older that periods were not supposed to cause excruciating pain. It took a long time to diagnose, and I was always ignored about my symptoms and told, 'it's just how it is for girls’." The key to early diagnosis is educating doctors and the public, especially young girls, about endometriosis. It's not normal to miss school, soccer games, or work because you're in pain from your period! Thank you, Tampax and EndoFound, for normalizing the conversation around periods and being the champion!" said actress Amy Schumer, a long-time endometriosis patient. She has an ongoing partnership with Tampax — P&G’s leading tampon brand — aiming to normalize conversations about menstruation.



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Here's what students and teachers have said about The Endo Education Program:

  • "I learned that I may have the disease and that my long periods and heavy cramps may not be normal.  I shouldn't have to miss school for this.” (Female student, age 16)
  • “I learned that if I feel something is seriously wrong with my body that I should follow my instincts and seek help and not listen to people telling me I'm being dramatic.” (Female student, age 17)
  • “That just because endo affects women, it is very important and not something I should ignore” (Male student)
  • “One of our students was not going to be able to graduate because she had too many absences. After she heard your presentation, she was diagnosed with endometriosis. Her absences were excused as a result, and she will be graduating on time in June!” (Health teacher, Albany High School)
  • “As I was leaving the school this evening, one of the students approached me and told me she felt her doctor thought her painful discomfort was normal and she would grow out of it. But now she feels she should see a specialist. She was going to listen to her body and take control!” (Living Environment teacher, The Beacon School
  • "The ENPOWR Project is bringing light to an important concern for teens. Many of these teenagers can now spread the word about endometriosis to their family members and friends.” SPARK Counselor, Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences

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Just $10 will provide critical endometriosis education materials for one student and their family, reducing delays in diagnosis.

 

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