Thank you for opening this page. If you know me, you'll know that asking for help is very unlike me, and you'll know that this is probably a last resort.

The reason I am seeking to raise money is because I have severe deep infiltrating endometriosis, including in my utero-sacral ligament and bowel. This was eventually discovered through a diagnostic laparoscopy in December 2025. It was not operated on at the time due to it needing specialist robotic excision. I was hopeful that I would have the next surgery soon as they rushed me through to further appointments as 'urgent'. I have recently found out that the 'urgent' robotic excision list I am on is roughly a year and half wait, and I still have over a year to go.

The pain I am in daily is quickly becoming unbearable, and I know that no matter what you do, leaving endometriosis will make it worse. I am fearful of reaching a stage where movement is no longer possible for me, and risking extensive damage to my nerves and organs. I know I'm lucky to have the NHS and to have been able to access some treatment so far through them. I however do not think I have the ability to wait this long, and I am also of the belief that endometriosis was missed by them in 2019 in a previous surgery as I never fully received relief.

I am therefore looking at private options. I am currently aiming towards the Bucharest Endometriosis Centre to have surgery with Dr Mitroi, as one of the leading global specialists but who offers robotic excision surgery at a much lower price than similar practitioners in the UK. I am still looking at a £10-12k cost and being a self-employed performing arts practitioner (honestly the choices I have made...) means my savings barely make up 1/10th of this.

I know in this cost of living crisis, with all of us struggling in our own way, that this sum is such a huge ask. I really do appreciate that we just don't have the means to cough up this sort of money, and that there are so many worthy causes that deserve our funds. However, if you know of anybody who knows anybody who might have more disposable income and wants to genuinely make a huge tangible difference to somebody's life, please do share this with them. And if you can spare anything, I would honestly be eternally grateful to you.

Note 1: For those who don't know, endometriosis is a lifelong disease with no cure that involves cells similar to those in the lining of the womb growing outside of it, commonly in the pelvis but also all over the body. (It has been found in the brain, the eyes, even the wrist!) It creates lesions, causes high levels of inflammation, fuses together and causes damage and high levels of pain to organs, ligaments, nerves and more. I have suffered with heavy painful periods since I began them at age 13, and gradually began experiencing other symptoms since my mid-twenties. Pain of all sensations and degrees throughout the cycle, fatigue, bloating, nausea, to name just a few. I was lucky that eventually something cropped up on an ultrasound - an endometrioma. Doctors are so unlikely to listen to you, to take you seriously, and that means diagnoses take years. I have previously had surgery for this condition, and will probably need more in the future. However, recurrence rates are so much lower if you have expert surgery with the right person done in the right way.

Note 2: I know some of you donated to Endometriosis UK in 2024 when I did a sky dive raising money for the charity! I can't thank you enough for your support then, and I'm so sorry to be asking again but this time for even more. Just know that I am so deeply touched by your continuous support of me and those like me that have to deal with this horrible disease. You are legends.